🌼 Hyacinth 'Delft Blue' (4 bulbs) – Porcelain blue and classic fragrance ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Hyacinth 'Delft Blue' is a must-have variety, famous for its pale lavender-blue blooms and fresh, floral fragrance .
Its soft blue star-shaped bells , borne in dense spikes, are reminiscent of delicate Dutch porcelain , from which it takes its name.
Perfect for bright borders , scented pots or flowery interiors , it brightens up early spring scenes while diffusing an irresistible fragrance.
Very hardy, easy to grow, it returns faithfully every year with the same floral generosity .
A timeless classic, soft, elegant and always welcome in the garden. 🥰
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 20 to 25 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 4 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity : 4 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing the 'Delft Blue' Hyacinth
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the first frosts.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for classic beds , fragrant borders , cottage gardens or pastel compositions . Plant in groups for a soft but striking visual impact.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Superb in a blue pot , spring planter , or balcony arrangement . Its fragrance diffuses perfectly indoors or near a passageway.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 10 to 12 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 10 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then moderate during flowering
💡 Gardener's tip : Combine it with muscari , white daffodils , or pale pink hyacinths to create a fresh and luminous monochrome.
🌿 Caring for Hyacinth 'Delft Blue'
💦 Watering : Regular during flowering period
🌱 Fertilizer : Light application after flowering if desired
✂️ Pruning : Allow the foliage to turn completely yellow before cutting.
❄️ Wintering : No care required in the ground; in pots, protect from frost
💡 Why choose the 'Delft Blue' Hyacinth?
✅ Soft and classic lavender blue bloom
✅ Fresh floral fragrance , very popular indoors or in pots
✅ Hardy, floriferous and easy to grow
✅ Perfect for fragrant borders , soft pots , or elegant flowerbeds
✨ Brighten up your spring with freshness and floral tradition with the 'Delft Blue' hyacinth , offered by Van Noort — a sure bet full of charm and delicacy. ✨
🌿 Pair with white, pastel pink or gray-green foliage for a soft and soothing ambiance. 😊