Hyacinth Bulbs - Blue Jacket
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90-105 Days. Fall Planting. Spring Blooming Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'. Blue Jacket Hyacinth Flower Bulbs. Non-GMO, hybrid. Perennial in zones 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Looking for plants that are deer and rabbit-resistant? Consider hyacinths! These stunning flowers showcase beautiful lavender-blue blooms early in the spring. Hyacinths are incredibly versatile, thriving in beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers. They also make excellent cut flowers, adding a burst of fragrance and color indoors. Hyacinths have a clump-forming, upright growth habit and can withstand cold and high-altitude conditions. Dutch hyacinths, in particular, are celebrated for their intense fragrance and vibrant colors. They are one of the earliest flowers to bloom in spring. Hyacinth flowers are toxic if ingested, so keep them out of reach of pets and children. These can also be known as Dutch hyacinths, common hyacinths, or garden hyacinths.
Growing Non-GMO Blue Jacket Hyacinth Flower Bulbs
Hyacinth should be planted 6-8 weeks before your first fall frost. Plant the bulbs 6-8 inches deep in well-drained, fertile soil, spacing them about 6 inches apart for adequate growth. Hyacinths prefer full sun to partial shade, making them adaptable to various garden spots. Indoors, plant the bulbs at soil level in pots with good drainage, ensuring they receive plenty of sunlight once they begin to sprout.
Deadheading is unnecessary, but removing spent flowers can improve the plant's appearance. To maximize perennial blooming power, allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering, as this process helps the bulbs store energy for the next season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in the fall and ensure proper watering during dry periods to maintain bulb health. For optimal health and consistent blooming, mulch the soil to retain moisture and protect the bulbs from extreme temperatures, ensuring a stunning display year after year.
Blue Jacket Hyacinth in the Flower Garden
Hyacinths are highly versatile and are often used as focal points in garden beds, borders, and mass plantings due to their striking, dense spikes of vibrant, fragrant flowers. They are particularly effective when planted in groups, creating a stunning display of color in early spring. Their strong fragrance is sweet and pleasing, making them a delightful addition to sensory gardens. Hyacinths attract pollinators like bees but are deer and rabbit-resistant due to their toxicity, thus deterring these common garden pests.
Harvesting Blue Jacket Hyacinth Flowers
Blue Jacket Hyacinths add vibrant color and a lovely scent to any floral arrangement. Their dense, upright spikes of blooms pair beautifully with other spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and ranunculus. The optimal time to harvest Blue Jacket Hyacinths for cut flowers is when the flower spikes are about half to three-quarters open. Hyacinths have relatively short, soft stems that can bend or break. Using floral wire and a support grid within the vase can help keep the stems tall and upright.
About Blue Jacket Hyacinth Garden Bulbs
Blue Jacket Hyacinths are not safe for consumption. The flowers, stems, and foliage contain toxic compounds if ingested by humans and animals. Eating any part of the hyacinth can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Blue Jacket Hyacinths have been recognized for their exceptional beauty and performance in the garden. They have won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). This award signifies their reliable performance, stability, and overall excellence as a garden plant.
Hyacinths can also be called dutch hyacinth, common hyacinth, and garden hyacinth.
The blooms of 'Blue Jacket' Hyacinths are dense spikes that can grow up to 10 inches tall. Each spike has numerous small, star-shaped flowers that create a full, lush appearance.
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Stories From Our Gardeners
"I feel like ‘Blue Jacket’ Hyacinths are some of the most classic and nostalgic colors. They pair well but can also hold up well on their own!"
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Blue Jacket Hyacinth Flower Bulbs Per Package:
- 5 Bulb Bag
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Hyacinth orientalis 'Blue Jacket' |
| 'Blue Jacket' Hyacinth Color: | Blue, lavender |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Perennial in zones 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. |
| Planting Depth: | 6 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 6 inches |
| Plant Height: | 8-10 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright, clump-forming. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining |
| Temperature Preference: | 55-70 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Other
| Plant Width: | 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 inches |
| Pests and Diseases: | Common hyacinth pests include aphids and bulb mites. However, hyacinths are generally hardy and pest-free. They deter rodents and deer due to their toxicity. |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Easy/Hard: | Easy |
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, this bulb is commonly grown indoors as a houseplant or outdoors in the garden. |
| Landscape Use: | Mass plantings, borders, rock gardens, containers, and cut flowers. |
| Tolerance: | Cold and high altitude |