Graceful, delicate and sky-blue - these terms best describe the appearance of the bluebell in its heyday. If you like this spring bloomer, you don't need to buy multiple plants. One plant is enough - it can easily be propagated.

Harebell seeds can be collected from July

When are the seeds ripe?

The seeds ripen in May/June after the flowering period. Seed maturity can be seen at the latest when the leaves turn yellow. As a rule, the seeds are ripe in July and can be collected if necessary.

Characteristics of the seeds

The seeds of the bluebell are in a three-lobed capsule. This has three chambers in which, depending on the species, there are 3 to 30 seeds. The individual seeds are inconspicuous. They have a rounded to spherical shape, are wingless and black in color. Their surface appears smooth and slightly shiny. They are cold and dark germs.

Self-sowing: not infrequently the case

Harebells often feel so at home in their location that they reproduce through their seeds on their own. Over time, whole carpets of flowers develop. But for that you need a suitable location.

The place where the bluebell stands should be in half shade to shade. For example, locations under trees and shrubs are well suited. The soil there should be rich in nutrients, loosened, slightly acidic and humic.

Do the sowing yourself

If you proceed correctly step by step, you can tackle the sowing yourself. Either start in the fall between mid and late October or in the spring between February and March. This is important as the seeds are cold germinators and need cool temperatures to germinate.

How to proceed:

  • Sow seeds in seed compost (approx. 1 cm deep)
  • put in a warm living room for the first 2 to 4 weeks and keep moist
  • after 4 to 6 weeks put out on the balcony, the terrace or the cold house (-4 to 4 °C)
  • Plant out from May
  • Planting distance: 8 to 10 cm

tips and tricks

Once you have collected the seeds, do not leave them unattended where small children and pets have free access. Like the other parts of the bluebell, the seeds are poisonous.

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Herbs