Bluebells   
BLUEBELLS are perennial plants named for the shape of their flowers which look like tiny bells.
These delicate flowers grow in clusters and hang from a long and narrow central stem in light to medium green. The plant grows to be 12 to 18 inches tall.
Bluebells are members of the Lily family and native to Portugal and Spain,  England and Scotland.
They are the national flowers of Scotland, where they symbolize constancy, humility, gratitude and everlasting love.
They are often associated with baby boys. Blankets, bibs, clothing and other items featuring bluebells make great gifts for infant boys.
In mythology, bluebells are closely linked to the realm of fairies, and are sometimes referred to as ‘fairy thimbles’.
According to myth, too, bluebells are used by fairies to trap passersby, especially young children.
To call fairies to a convention, the bluebells would be rung. However, humans could not attend fairy conventions. The secret of the conventions was so closely guarded that humans hearing the bluebells rung would be in mortal danger.
Bluebell flowers have a place in classic Greek mythology.

It is believed that bluebells sprang up from the blood of the dying prince Hyacinthus, upon which Apollo, his admirer, wrote ‘alas!’, to express his grief.
They symbolize death in Britain, and are often planted on graves there.       

The  flower is a favourite with hummingbirds because of the shape of its blooms.
The flowers are long and narrow, attracting the hummingbirds and creating the perfect cup from which they could take nectar.
They do not represent grief to most gardeners who know that they bring joy to the beholder, as the fragrant bluebell flowers surpass many other flowers in beauty and brightness.

Bluebells are available here at Flower Paradise (Telephone # 233 3029), in Eccles on the East Bank Demerara, and priced between $2000 and $2500 per plant.