Delft Blue Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis cv.)
Delft Blue Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis cv.), Early to mid-spring-flowering, hardy, pest-resistant bulbDescription: Large, single-flowered, highly-scented flowers in soft lilac-blueHabit: Flower height 8 to 12 inchesCulture: Plant bulbs 5 to 6 inches deep in well-prepared garden loam; full sun or light shade; also excellent for forcing indoors or growing in containersHardiness: USDA Zones 4 through 8In 1807, President Jefferson recorded planting one of the oval flower beds at Monticello with double hyacinths in four colors-pink, yellow, white, and blue. Hyacinths were very popular in the 18th century, for both their fragrance and range of colors. More than 2000 distinct varieties were being produced by Dutch growers in the mid-1700s. 'Delft Blue' was first introduced in 1944.5 bulbs per bag.