Photo of Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'

Also Known As

  • Delft Blue Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' plant details

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely Blue. These are extremely fragrant. Best if kept cool during root growth. Need to be planted soon. (15-16 cm round bulbs)

Gardening facts about Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' plant

How to Grow Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Hyacinthus 'Pink Frosting', Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Frosting'

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 9"-12"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Scientific Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

aka Endymion campanulatus, Endymion hispanicus, Hyacinthoides non-scripta subsp. hispanica, Hyacinthoides racemosa, Hyacinthus hispanica rosea, Scilla campanulata, Scilla hispanica, Spanish Bluebell, Wood Hyacinth

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 3"-6"

  • mostly shade - shade
  • regular
  • dry in summer
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aka Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gypsy Queen', Gypsy Queen Hyacinth

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Hyacinth 'Pink Pearl'

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 4"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
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aka Dutch Hyacinth

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 7"-10"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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