Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
California, Mexico
Types
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Not Available
Habitat
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Spanish Bluebell
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Bluebell plant
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Endymion Pflanze
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
plante Bluebell
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
planta Bluebell
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
φυτό Bluebell
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
planta Bluebell
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Bluebell roślin
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Bluebell herba
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Pinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Hyacintheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bluebell and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Bluebell and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebell and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebell season is Spring and Monterey Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Bluebell is Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebell and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Bluebell and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebell and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
Bluebell leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bluebell and Monterey Pine
Care of Bluebell and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.