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Virginia Bluebells

The beautiful flowers start out as pastel pink buds that open into true blue. This native plant increases in size each year with almost no care. (Mertensia virginica)

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Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Plant Size: 18-24" tall, 18-24" wide
Light: Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Shipping: Most orders ship within 5 business days.

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SKU 1MERTG
Botanical Name Mertensia virginica
Common Name Virginia Bluebells
Primary Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Blue-Green
Foliage Blue-green foliage
Estimated Mature Height 18-24" tall
Ships As Bare Root
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line.
Bloom Time Mid to late spring
Estimated Mature Spread 18-24" wide
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Moist/Wet Soil
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Borders
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Description
This beautiful member of the Borage family is a wild gardeners dream. It has beautiful flowers with pastel pink buds that open into true blue. It spreads, but not too quickly. The plant increases in size each year with almost no care. And its dependably hardy from zones 3 to 8. A great plant for spring bloom in shade. It likes moisture, and will do fine even in deep shade. (Deciduous, not evergreen.)
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Reviews

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3.7

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4/27/2012
 
3.0

Blue bells

By Alkaia

from Ozona, TX.

Pros

  • Started growing early
  • They ssurvived the winter
  • Very full and leafy

Cons

  • Half of them died
  • Hopefully what survived
  • Will carry on and bloom

Best Uses

  • I put them in a pot

I'm sure they would be beautiful in a big garden, they started growing so good, don't know what happened. Hope the rest will bloom...

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: We sincerely apologize that our Virginia Blue Bells did not meet your expectations. There are many variables in gardening but we are committed to your success and stand behind all our products with our 100% guarantee. Please contact us so that we may assist you with a solution. Happy Gardening!

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4/26/2012
 
3.0

Disppointed but optimistic

By Deb V

from Uniontown, OH

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Pros

  • All three roots produced
  • Plants seem healthy

Cons

  • No flowers this year

Best Uses

    I have an English style garden with lungworts, scillas, bleeding heart, Jacob's ladder, forget-me-nots, ferns, hostas, lilies of the valley, sweet woodruff and Virginia bluebells. From one side, it is gorgeous in early spring. The three new bluebells I ordered will make the other side equally perfect. I hope they bloom next year.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/28/2012
     
    5.0

    The bells are ringin

    By Shar

    from Northern Virginia

    Pros

    • They are blooming now

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Good for small spaces

      They are growing well in my patio garden. I like the hue of green that the leaves are. they add a splash of color.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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