I understand Bluebell woods are a bit of an English speciality. Where the canopy is not too dense woods primary in the south are wreathed in a blue ground mist at this time of year and the air is filled with a subtle scent of hyacynths. Individually the plants don't look that great, but they grow in their thousands in some places, flowering now before the broadleaf forest cuts out the light and steals all the water. This particular patch is in an arboretum, there are others in local nature reserves. After surviving development or the neglest of woodland (leading to over density of trees) the threat is now from global warming and hybridisation with the more garden worthy spanish bluebell that has escaped from gardens, so enjoy them while you can!
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