Border Mix Hyacinth Bulbs
Best fragrant perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance spring color.
Transform your garden with the Hyacinthus Border Mix, offering a vibrant spectrum of late-spring colors and an evocative fragrance. These easy-care bulbs produce rich hues of blue, purple, white, pink, red, salmon, apricot, and mauve, beautifully complementing other spring blooms. Featuring strong stems that withstand wind and rain, the long-lasting flowers are perfect for borders, containers, or as cut flowers. Enjoy years of reliable blooms from these perennial plants that thrive in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
$19.95
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Genus
Hyacinthus
/ Hyacinthus
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking aromatic entryways and fragrant outdoor living spaces
- Landscapers desiring high-impact, vibrant color for garden borders
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, reliable early spring color
Who should skip it
- Casual planters in warm climates avoiding extra preparation steps
- Families with curious pets or small children needing safety
- Gardeners looking for long-lasting seasonal floral displays
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Highly evocative scent profile that fills outdoor spaces with ease.
Structural Integrity
Robust stems reliably withstand spring wind and heavy rain showers.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance perennial nature makes these bulbs perfect for beginner gardeners.
Visual Versatility
Broad color spectrum adapts seamlessly to containers or garden borders.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts butterflies to enhance your garden's local ecosystem.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering period provides lasting color throughout the spring season.
Key Specs
Genus
Hyacinthus
Species
orientalis
Pack Size
10 Bulbs
Mature Height
12 inches (30.48 cm)
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
State Shipping Restrictions
GU, PR, VI
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Delivers a strong, evocative fragrance.
- Blooms in the first year.
- Strong stems resist wind and rain.
- Long-lasting blooms for indoor or outdoor use.
- Attracts butterflies to your garden.
- Ideal for borders, containers, and cut flowers.
- Vibrant mix of late-spring colors.
- Easy-care perennial plants.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Border Mix Hyacinth Bulbs. Reviewers frequently note the bulbs arrive healthy and large, leading to a high success rate upon planting. The resulting spring display is described as stunning, offering a rich, fragrant tapestry of colors that far exceeds expectations for a mixed variety. This blend provides tremendous aesthetic value, making it a highly recommended choice for reliable, impactful garden borders.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. This allows them to establish roots during the cooler months so they are ready to bloom in the spring.
Yes, these hyacinths are well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix to keep the soil moist but well-drained.
These bulbs are hardy in zones 4 through 8. In these regions, they will return reliably each spring, provided they are planted in a location with full sun and proper soil drainage.
At maturity, these hyacinths typically reach a height of 12 inches. Their strong stems are designed to remain upright even in windy or rainy conditions.
Yes, the vibrant colors and strong fragrance of these hyacinths are effective at attracting butterflies to your garden during the spring bloom season.
Absolutely. These hyacinths make excellent cut flowers, and their strong fragrance will fill a room when displayed in a vase.
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