Delft Blue Hyacinth

bulbs
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$7.50
Item: 6505-A
$23.00
Item: 6505-B
$78.00
Item: 6505-C
Hyacinthus orientalis
Early to mid-spring blooms.

Rich soft porcelain-blue florets. This 1944 heirloom has that classic hyacinth color that goes with everything. Very fragrant, and also excellent for forcing indoors.

Named for the city of Delft in the Netherlands, where there’s a factory that’s been making blue porcelainware for more than 350 years. 

Zone 4–8. 15-16cm bulbs.

8-12" tall.
ships in fall

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Quick Details
Bloom Time
early to mid-spring
Height
8-12"
Bloom Color
purple
Hardy in Zones
4–8
Compare
Compare with other Hyacinths
Variety Product Type Bloom Time Height Bloom Color Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone
Delft Blue bulbs early to mid-spring 8-12" purple 4 8
Hyacinth Mix bulbs early to mid-spring 8-12" multi-colored 4 8
Pink Pearl bulbs early to mid-spring 8-12" rose pink 4 8
Additional Information

Hyacinth

More popular than either tulips or daffodils 140 years ago, their heady fragrance and range of colors make them a favorite in the spring. An old Persian proverb says that if you have two loaves of bread, you should sell one in order to buy hyacinths.

For best showing year after year, plant bulbs deep in rich well-drained soil in full sun and fertilize each fall. After the first year, the florets are slightly smaller and not as dense. Grow them in the border in close bunches or meandering drifts. Because a natural compound in the bulbs can cause “hyacinth itch,” wear gloves during planting, and wash with cold water and plain soap after handling the bulbs.

8–12" tall. Early to Mid Spring blooms, Z4–8. 15–16cm bulbs.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.