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Luminous, upward-facing chalices glow in the spring garden. Tough and easy, California Bluebells, also called desert bluebells, laugh off the most inhospitable conditions like cold weather and drought. For the greatest impact, sow this heirloom in large numbers. Grow in spaces between paving stones, in rock gardens, and in the front of flower beds. Sow narrow strips of bluebells and violas between vegetable rows! These beautiful, little flowers will charm you, and are loved by native bees.
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Variety Info
Family: Boraginaceae
Native: California
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring
Plant Dimensions: 8"–16" tall, 6" wide. Quite variable in size depending on soil, exposure, fertility, and water.
Variety Info: Each vibrant-blue flower is only 1" wide but they are produced in clusters several inches across.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date; also in late summer and fall, especially in mild climates.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1/16"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: Thin to 1 every 6"
- SalsabilaVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 18, 2026elegant blue flower
i really like how elegant ghis flower... you can see the pictures
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 20, 2026Hey Salsabila,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear you love the elegant look of your California Bluebells! There's something so special about their delicate blue blooms - they really do have that graceful, sophisticated charm. Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us too! It's always wonderful to see how beautifully these flowers turn out for our customers. We're so glad our California Bluebells Seeds are bringing such beauty to your garden. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this lovely success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- BelindaRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 1, 20245 Stars
Grew these for the first time this year. Beautiful when mass planted together! Especially next to Calendulas. The seeds germinated really quickly and were easy to grow. Here in the PNW (Zone 7b), they held up great in the spring and summer, very hardy & drought tolerant but they ended fast in the rainy autumn weather. I noticed that the slugs never ate them, even as seedlings.
- Kim M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 30, 20245 Stars
So far, so good. These are easy to grow and beautiful.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Erin S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 22, 20235 Stars
These have been my biggest success growing from seed this year! These Bluebells are so hardy, they germinated like champs and the color is unreal - they are the blueist blue that ever blued. I also think the foliage is very attractive too, even without the flowers. 10/10 would recommend and I'm giving them away to all my friends.
- Lori K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 1, 20245 Stars
A fun little flowers to grow! I paired them with Johnny jump ups, both look great together. Very pretty blue& easy to grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
