The field bluebell put under the microscope

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The field bellflower may be a nuisance in your garden because it is a wildly growing plant. Once it has spread, it is difficult to control. But is that absolutely necessary?

Field bluebells - you should know that

The wild-growing field bluebell has many interesting and funny names in the vernacular. But it is not necessarily popular with gardening enthusiasts because it spreads wildly. This is why it is often called weed designated.

  • This wild plant is a real bellflower and is not just called that.
  • You can also find them under the names Himmelsblume, Wiesenschelle, Schlotterblume, Wetterblume and Rapunzel.
  • It is also considered a field weed by farmers, although some of it is edible.
  • It blooms from June to August and you can find the plants all over Europe.
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  • However, the field bellflower prefers sunny to partially shaded areas and needs a rather loamy and calcareous soil that is rich in nitrogen.
  • You can recognize them by their bell-shaped, delicate and delicate purple flowers. These usually stand upright and do not hang down like other bluebells.
  • This flower is unpopular because it spreads underground, similar to peppermint.
  • The popular name "Rapunzel" suggests a type of beet, but it is more the beet-shaped root that is meant, which is also edible.

Planting the bellflower in the garden - 5 good reasons

There are probably several reasons that speak against the spread of field bluebells in your garden. But there are also some who speak for it.

  • The flowers are edible, you can use them as raw vegetables and to decorate salads and other dishes.
  • It is the same with the leaves and young shoots, which are best harvested in spring (April / May). The shoots taste like young asparagus.
  • The root described above is also edible and tastes a bit like sugar snap peas.
  • The roots even have healing powers and are supposed to cheer up, have an antiseptic (disinfectant) effect and heal wounds. The juices have a contracting effect, which promotes wound healing.
  • The plants reach heights of 30 - 80 cm and can also be used as cut flowers. They look particularly beautiful with other wildflowers in a colorful bouquet.

Cultivation in your own garden

Well, some gardening enthusiasts would be happy to get rid of their field bluebells. But if you want to bring these beautiful plants into the garden, you have only a few options.

  • First of all, you can of course ask all gardening friends in your circle of friends.
  • In specialist shops you can find cultivated varieties in the form of rock garden perennials that you might want to plant.
  • Finally, you have the opportunity to keep your eyes open on a summer walk along field and meadow paths and pull out a few plants along the way.
  • But remember: Planting should be done immediately, as you can only clearly see the flowers when they are in bloom and this is actually the worst possible time for transplanting.
  • If you want to prevent the uncontrolled spread, then simply plant the flowers in a larger clay pot and then place this in your garden bed.
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