Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket' flower by Leafari

    Photo by Leafari

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

    Also Known As

    • Dutch Hyacinth

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 7"-10"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 7 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: award-winning, border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blue Jacket has been one of the most popular hyacinths for many years, largely because it's both a gorgeous color and delivers that legendary hyacinth fragrance. The Royal Horticultural Society has bestowed the prestigious Award of Garden Merit on Blue Jacket not once, but twice!

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket' plant

    How to Grow Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved