In your garden bluebells are fine in April and May and disappear underground for 8 months of the year. However the leaves can be a soggy mess for one month after flowering.
If you want tips on how to keep garden bluebells tidy see Gardeners Tips
Our Favourite Bluebell Locations
- Middleton Woods Ilkley – divine scent drifting above the river Wharfe
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Nostell Priory – bluebells line the old paths.
- Hardcastle Crags- the woodland floor is covered with bluebells in spring.
- Newton Woods and Roseberry Topping for a wilder environment
- Freeholders’ Wood Wensleydale
Bluebells also come in white perhaps in tribute to our own Yorkshire Rose!
If you know of any other Bluebell walks or interesting locations please let us know.
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