Vibrant Blues of the Bluebells
ENCHANTING BLUEBELLS
At this time of year there is something truly magical about the bluebells that have embraced the gardens. As the lush carpet of vibrant blue and purple is spread across the glade it creates an enchanting experience for all who visit.
Our famous Bluebell Bank provides a serene walk through and backdrop to the woodland garden, with the bluebells soft scent floating in the air and a carpet of blue spread in all directions.
Across the lakes and a short walk up the valley, you’ll be in the much-loved and newly reopened Top Garden, awash with bluebells carpeting the forest floor beneath the trees.
Things you might not know about Bluebells:
Scientfic Name is a Hyacinthiodes no-scrpita commonly known as a bluebell or English Bluebell.
Known as the ‘fairy flower’ bluebells also have a rare ‘albino’ flower as it lacks the blue pigment.
If a bluebell’s leaves are crushed, they die back from lack of food as the leaves cannot photosynthesise.
Bluebells are known as slow growers, taking at least five years for a seed to develop into a bulb
More to the Bluebell
Bluebells have the symbolism of humility, constancy, gratitude, and everlasting love. Through the gardens you may come across the woodland wildlife such as, bees and butterflies feeding on the nectar of the bluebell. Bees can be seen ‘stealing’ the nectar by biting a hole in the bottom of the flower and reaching for the nectar without the need to pollinate the flowers.
Fun Fact: During the Elizabethan period, bluebell sap was used as glue for binding books and gluing feathers for arrows.
