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How to identify British, Spanish and hybrid plants.
British: flowers fall only on one side of the stem. Flower spike droops at the tip Spanish: flowers are arranged on all sides of the stem. The spike is upright Hybrids: flowers are more likely to be arranged around the stem. The spike may have a slight curve
British: creamy white Spanish: blue Hybrids: usually a pale shade of blue, but may also be white
British: deep blue Spanish: usually lighter, paler blue or pink Hybrids: any colour from white to blues and pinks
British: petals curl back at the tips Spanish: splayed and don’t curl back Hybrids: can be curled or splayed, but are usually more bell-shaped
British: sweet aroma Spanish: usually scentless Hybrids: may have a faint smell or may be odourless
British: thin – less than 1.5cm wide Spanish: thick – 2 to 4cm wide. May have a fleshier feel Hybrids: 1 – 2 cm wide
Even though this guide should help you identify some of the key differences between Spanish and British bluebells, hybrids vary significantly and can be extremely difficult to identify. They may have features typical of both Spanish and British.
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