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California Bluebells Seeds

California Bluebells Seeds

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~0.75 g (~1,200 seeds)
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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"

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  • Belinda
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 1, 2024
    5 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.

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  • Kim M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 30, 2024
    5 Stars

    So far, so good. These are easy to grow and beautiful.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Erin S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 22, 2023
    5 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.

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  • Lori K.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    A fun little flowers to grow! I paired them with Johnny jump ups, both look great together. Very pretty blue& easy to grow.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Robert
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 18, 2024
    5 Stars

    Good seed inventory and selection. Very useful tips/ information in packaging. Seeds are good to go. I recommend them

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