What month do bluebells flower?
April
Bluebells usually flower from mid-April to late May, depending on the weather. If spring is mild they tend to bloom early.
Where can you see bluebells in the UK?
Below are some of the best places to see bluebells in the UK this spring.
- Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England.
- Hampstead Heath in London, England.
- Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales.
- The Clent Hills in Worcestershire, England.
- Castle Ward in County Down, Northern Ireland.
Do bluebells grow in the UK?
Our native bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, otherwise named common bluebells, English bluebells, British bluebells, wood bells, fairy flowers and wild hyacinth, is an early flowering plant that naturally occurs in the UK. It appears in ancient woodlands and along woodland edges in April and May.
How long do bluebells stay in bloom?
Bluebells flower for about two months.
Why are you not allowed to pick bluebells?
Threats and conservation The bluebell is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This means digging up the plant or bulb in the countryside is prohibited and landowners are prohibited from removing bluebells from their land to sell.
Is it illegal to pick bluebells in the UK?
The bluebell is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This means digging up the plant or bulb in the countryside is prohibited and landowners are prohibited from removing bluebells from their land to sell.
Are hyacinths and bluebells related?
So the English Bluebell is officially the “flower related to the hyacinth with nothing written on it.” In fact, no matter what genus the English Bluebell has been placed in, it is always called by the same species name, “non-scripta”, recognizing its relationship to the common hyacinth.
Are bluebells unlucky?
It has always been said to be very unlucky to bring the bluebell into the house, and children would have once been warned to avoid picking them, in fact, it was once believed that a child who picked a bluebell would never be seen again, and an adult who did so would be forever followed by a woodland goblin.
When is the best time to see bluebells bloom in Kent?
The county is blooming with a burst of spring, so it’s the perfect time to head out and see the beautiful bluebell come to life. With ancient woodland all across Kent, you can spot carpets of indigo on many a rural ramble from April and we’ve got suggestion of the best places to find this floral favourite.
Where can you find bluebells in Surrey?
Pitstop: The Queen’s Head in Clandon is the nearest – and a brilliant option. Or a few minutes further on you’ll find The Onslow Arms, another great Surrey pub. Both pubs reopen outside from 12 April and inside from 17 May. Bluebells thrive in this typical example of a hazel coppice woodland on Weald Clay.
When are bluebells in season in the Banstead Woods?
There’s nothing more enchanting than stumbling across a vibrant carpet of woodland bluebells. In the Banstead Woods, near Chipstead, bluebells flourish and they are at their best between mid-April and late May.
Where can I Walk my Dog in the English bluebells?
A haven for dog walkers, this woodland near Sanderstead and Warlingham is magically pretty when the English bluebells bud into flower. There are easy-to-follow paths, and it’s all fairly flat, so ideal if you’ve got a buggy in tow, or it’s a gentle walk you’re after. I took this photo last week – this week the carpet of flowers is even thicker.