About
Bellevalia hispida is a bulbous perennial characterized by two strap-like, semi-erect leaves that are wavy or twisted and covered in fine hairs. In spring, it produces ten to twenty narrow, bell-shaped flowers, which exhibit a deep blue-violet hue, arranged in racemes that can reach lengths of up to 12 cm. These racemes may appear loose or more upright.
About the genus
Bellevalia consists of bulbous perennials that bloom in spring. These plants feature flat or channelled, strap-like foliage and produce racemes of small flowers that are either bell-shaped or tubular with distinct lobing, available in a range of colors.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 1 year
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by removal of offsets from mature bulbs when dormant in summer. Divide congested clumps to maintain vigour
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free