Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Bluebell plant
In German
Magnolienbaum
Endymion Pflanze
In French
magnolia
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
magnólia
planta Bluebell
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Liliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Bluebell
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bluebell season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Bluebell Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Bluebell are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bluebell
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
