{"product_id":"california-bluebell-seeds-500-seeds","title":"California Bluebell Seeds | 500 Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eCalifornia Bluebell (\u003cem data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"62\"\u003ePhacelia campanularia\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Desert Bluebell, is a native wildflower admired for its vivid cobalt-blue, bell-shaped blooms and excellent drought tolerance. Well suited to U.S. gardens, especially in the West, this fast-growing annual is ideal for wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and low-water landscapes. California Bluebell is easy to grow from seed and blooms reliably in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eHow to Grow California Bluebell Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eDirect sow California Bluebell seeds outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"588\"\u003ein early spring after the danger of hard frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in fall in mild-winter areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eChoose a location with \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"675\"\u003efull sun to light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eLightly rake soil to create a fine seedbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eSow seeds on the soil surface and \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"803\"\u003ecover very lightly\u003c\/strong\u003e with soil or sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eGently water to settle seeds in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eKeep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eThin seedlings to \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e6–12 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eCalifornia Bluebell performs best when direct sown and does not transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eHow to Care for California Bluebell Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eWater sparingly once plants are established; they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eGrow plants in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003elean, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; rich soil may reduce flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eCalifornia Bluebell thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003ecool spring temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerates dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eNo fertilization is usually required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003ePlants bloom heavily in spring and naturally decline as summer heat increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eAllow plants to set seed if you want them to reseed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eFlowers attract bees and other pollinators and are excellent for native gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eMinimal maintenance is needed once plants are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51586185560346,"sku":"F118","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5657\/4746\/files\/1_1bface78-5661-4cee-83fc-f6dd7a16fcfd.png?v=1768552931","url":"https:\/\/srkgarden.com\/products\/california-bluebell-seeds-500-seeds","provider":"Srk Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}