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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket' (Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - May cause skin irritation and if ingested may cause severe discomfort. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

Other names: Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket'


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Genus: Hyacinthus

Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Jacket' _ 'Blue Jacket' is a bulbous perennial with spikes of blue, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers in spring. Foliage is strap-shaped and erect, forming at the base of the plant.

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket' is: Deciduous

Flower: Blue in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring

Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.

Habit: Upright

Toxicity: May cause skin irritation and if ingested may cause severe discomfort.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild daffodil), Narcissus 'Gay Kybo' (Daffodil 'Gay Kybo'), Narcissus 'Irene Copeland' (Daffodil 'Irene Copeland'), Narcissus 'Pink Paradise' (Daffodil 'Pink Paradise'), Narcissus 'Tahiti' (Daffodil 'Tahiti'), Narcissus 'Jenny' (Daffodil 'Jenny'), Viola x wittrockiana 'Sorbet Blueberry Cream' Sorbet Series (Pansy 'Sorbet Blueberry Cream')

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Offsets. REGISTER to read more...


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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket' (Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers

Cultivation: Plant bulbs 10cm deep in autumn in fertile, moist, free draining soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. If growing in containers, ensure they do not become waterlogged.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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