A close up of the tubular, bell-like flowers of a common or English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, and is the species that produces the famous blue carpets known as bluebell woods in spring. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and a protected species in the UK.
A close up of the tubular, bell-like flowers of a common or English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, and is the species that produces the famous blue carpets known as bluebell woods in spring. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and a protected species in the UK.
Common or English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in mixed deciduous woodland typical of the High Weald areas of Kent and East Sussex. This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, in favourable conditions in spring these blue carpets are a wonderful sight in the woods. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and is a protected species in the UK. The white trunks are European or silver birch trees (Betula pendula).
Common or English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in mixed deciduous woodland typical of the High Weald areas of Kent and East Sussex. This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, in favourable conditions in spring these blue carpets are a wonderful sight in the woods. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and is a protected species in the UK. The white trunks are European or silver birch trees (Betula pendula).
Common or English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering around the mossy roots of an old oak tree (Quercue rober) in mixed deciduous woodland typical of the High Weald areas of Kent and East Sussex. This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, in favourable conditions in spring these blue carpets are a wonderful sight in the woods. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and is a protected species in the UK.
View along a footpath through bluebells flowering in mixed deciduous woodland typical of the High Weald areas of Kent and East Sussex. These are the common or English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), native to north western Europe; in favourable conditions in spring these blue carpets are a wonderful sight in the woods. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and is a protected species in the UK. Similar vertical images are also available, please message if you would prefer a print in this format instead!
An unusual white version of a common or English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) among the more normal blue flowers. This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, and is the species that produces the famous blue carpets known as bluebell woods in spring. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and a protected species in the UK.
A close up of Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica) in flower. This species is native to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and was introduced to the UK mainly as a garden plant. It now produces hybrids with the native British species which are considered invasive as it can take over woodlands where the native plants grow. It has larger, paler flowers which grow on all sides of the stem.
A close up of Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica) in flower. This species is native to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and was introduced to the UK mainly as a garden plant. It now produces hybrids with the native British species which are considered invasive as it can take over woodlands where the native plants grow. It has larger, paler flowers which grow on all sides of the stem.
A close up of the tubular, bell-like flowers of a common or English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). This beautiful flower is native to north western Europe and the UK, and is the species that produces the famous blue carpets known as bluebell woods in spring. It is an indicator species for ancient woodlands and a protected species in the UK.
