Hyacinth 'Delft Blue'

5 bulbs
£5.19
£1.04 each
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£0.95 each
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£20.99
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Named after the famous blue and white Dutch pottery, this iconic hyacinth's colour and fragrance perfectly mirror the classic ceramic designs of Delft.

Bring the timeless beauty of Dutch pottery to your garden with Hyacinth 'Delft Blue'. This classic, award-winning variety is beloved for its densely packed spires of porcelain-blue, star-shaped florets and an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance that defines the scent of spring. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be assured of its reliability and superb performance. 'Delft Blue' is perfect for creating impactful drifts of colour in borders, lining a pathway, or filling pots on the patio where its perfume can be truly appreciated. For a classic combination, plant alongside yellow daffodils like 'Tête-à-Tête' or white tulips.

Botanical name Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'
Flower colour Porcelain blue
Bulb size 16/18 cm
Established height 25cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 50 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright, Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full Sun, Part Shade
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Indoor Forcing
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sandy, Chalky
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Hyacinths are fantastic for the front of borders, lining paths, or in containers near a door or window to enjoy their powerful fragrance. They appreciate a sheltered position to protect the heavy flower heads from strong winds.

How to Plant:

Plant bulbs 15cm deep and about 10-15cm apart, with the pointed end facing upwards. For a dense display in pots, you can plant them closer together. Water well after planting to settle the soil. Always wear gloves when handling hyacinth bulbs as they can cause skin irritation.

Aftercare:

Once flowering is over, deadhead the faded flower spike but allow the foliage to die back naturally. This process feeds the bulb for next year's display. In subsequent years, the flowers may be looser but are still beautiful and perfect for a more natural look in the garden.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

Hyacinth 'Delft Blue' - Harding & Bloom

Hyacinth 'Delft Blue'

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset