planting bluebell seeds California Bluebells

planting bluebell seeds California BluebellsAlluring cobalt blue bell shaped flowers are a lively addition to the garden space. This native wildflower of the Californian desert is easy to grow, drought tolerant, and adaptable to other types of climates and soil. Grow this charming flower in the vegetable garden snuggled between the veggies where it lures in the pollinators. Self seeds. Grows to 10 18. 300 seeds PLANTING Phacelia campanularia Annual Germination: 12 30 days Germination

Alluring cobalt blue bell-shaped flowers are a lively addition to the garden space. This native wildflower of the Californian desert is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and adaptable to other types of climates and soil. Grow this charming flower in the vegetable garden snuggled between the veggies where it lures in the pollinators. Self-seeds. Grows to 10-18”.

 300 seeds 

PLANTING

Phacelia campanularia

Annual

Germination: 12-30 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 50-60ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and lightly cover

Starting Indoors: Direct seeding is recommended

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow in spring, space a few seeds every 4-6” apart, or lightly scatter them in a prepared area.

Growth Habit: Upright, branching 

Height and Width: 10-18” x 6-12”  

Spacing: 4-6” apart

Light Needs: Full sun

Soil Needs: Sandy to average, fertile, well-drained 

Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms in 70-80 days

Uses:  Beds and borders, cottage, wildflower, and rock gardens, cut flowers, interplant with vegetables, attracts beneficial insects

Care: Low maintenance, minimal care required, drought-tolerant. Self-seeds, cut back stems as the blooms fade if you do not desire plants the next season. Not toxic but contact with the hairs on the stems and leaves may cause a mild rash for some folks.