It is often very similar in appearance to our native bluebell, but might threaten its existence by out-competing it and diluting the gene pool. Hybrid bluebell ( Hyacinthoides x massartiana) is a mix of the British and Spanish bluebell. However, Spanish bluebells grow upright, with the flowers all around the stem, not drooping to one side like the British bluebell. Not to be confused with: Spanish bluebell ( Hyacinthoides hispanica), which is very similar in appearance to the British bluebell.
Up to 20 flowers can grow on one inflorescence. Some bluebell flowers can be white or pink. 6 2016 by Cicely Mary Barker (Author) 518 ratings Hardcover 28.08 1 Used from 58.05 11 New from 19. These sweet-smelling flowers nod or droop to one side of the flowering stem (known as an inflorescence) and have creamy white-coloured pollen inside. The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies Hardcover Oct.
They are strap-shaped, smooth and hairless, with a pointed tip.įlowers: usually deep violet-blue in colour, bluebells are bell-shaped with six petals and up-turned tips.
Leaves: are narrow, around 7mm to 25mm wide and 45cm in length. They actually spend the majority of their time underground as bulbs, emerging, often in droves, to flower from April onwards. She found international acclaim as an artist with her delightful Flower Fairies books the first of which, Flower Fairies of the Spring, was printed in 1923.Bluebells are unmistakable bell-shaped perennial herbs. Cicely Mary Barker was born in Croydon, South London in 1895 and died in 1973. There is something delightfully charming about the delicate, childlike fairies of Cicely's imagination. The magical illustrations have inspired generations of children to search for fairies at the bottom of their gardens. Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to girls and women around the world ever since the publication of Cicely's first book in 1923. Perfect for fans of the Flower Fairies old and new this wonderful collection includes all the original Flower Fairy poems and illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker from the classic books. This complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies features a stunning new cover. Print The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies
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