Common hyacinth 'Delft Blue'

Hyacinthus orientalis

How to grow Common hyacinth 'Delft Blue'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

After flowering apply a general balanced fertilizer. Bulbs in containers must be kept just moist.1

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Delft Blue is thought of as hardy, so Delft Blue will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Delft Blue from seed

Look to ensure a distance 6.24 inches (16.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 6.24 inches (16.0 cm) deep.

Transplanting Delft Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Delft Blue is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Delft Blue

Footnotes

1 The A – Z of Garden Flowers