- Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'
- Common name: Hyacinth
- Family: Hyacinthaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Scented flowers
Hyacinths are a popular choice for growing in pots indoors for a burst of colour and fragrance in spring. But they are equally valuable as outdoor plants, planted in autumn as with other spring-flowering bulbs.
Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue’ bears single, light blue flowers with a good fragrance. It’s ideal for forcing for use indoors over winter, or planted in the spring border where it combines well with spring-flowering primulas and pulmonarias.
Hyacinth bulbs can irritate the skin, so wear gloves when handling them.
How to grow Hyacinthus 'Delft Blue'
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Plant size
25cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Hyacinthus 'Delft Blue' and wildlife
Hyacinthus 'Delft Blue' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Hyacinthus 'Delft Blue' poisonous?
Hyacinthus 'Delft Blue' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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