Hyacinth - Blue Jacket
Best fragrant bulb for gardeners seeking vibrant mid-spring color.
Bring the enchanting beauty of the Hyacinth - Blue Jacket to your garden. This award-winning variety, cherished since the 1950s, boasts spectacular deep porcelain-blue flowers with striking amethyst stripes. Its rich, captivating fragrance is sure to fill your space with delightful scents. Each package contains 10 bulbs, perfect for planting in the fall to ensure a vibrant mid-spring bloom. These hardy and reliable bulbs are ideal for adding color to borders or planting in containers, offering an easy way to cultivate stunning spring displays.
$12.71
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
726
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#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Includes
10
/ Hyacinth Bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, high-impact spring color
- Homeowners wanting fragrant, sensory-rich outdoor spaces
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, reliable perennials
Who should skip it
- Gardeners desiring long-lasting, season-long floral displays
- Gardeners in areas with high rodent populations
- Families with curious pets or small children
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
A potent, room-filling scent that defines the classic spring garden experience.
Visual Impact
Deep porcelain-blue hues provide a striking contrast in any spring landscape.
Ease of Cultivation
Hardy and reliable growth makes these bulbs perfect for novice gardeners.
Container Versatility
Compact mature height allows for effortless styling in pots and planters.
Bloom Reliability
An award-winning pedigree ensures consistent, vibrant results every mid-spring season.
Planting Flexibility
Standard depth requirements offer straightforward installation for most garden soil types.
Key Specs
Includes
10 Hyacinth Bulbs
Planting Depth
6 inches
Spacing
4 inches apart
Planting Season
Fall
Bloom Season
Mid-Spring
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-8
Mature Height
8-10 inches
Mature Spread
3-4 inches
Features
- Spectacular deep blue flowers with amethyst stripes
- Rich, room-filling fragrance
- Award-winning variety since the 1950s
- Hardy and reliable growth
- Ideal for borders and containers
- Blooms mid-spring
- Easy to grow bulbs
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Hyacinth Blue Jacket bulbs for their exceptional quality and stunning results. Reviewers consistently highlight the striking, deep indigo blue color, often noting the blooms match or surpass promotional images. The characteristic strong, sweet fragrance is a frequently mentioned benefit, enhancing garden spaces. Viability appears very high, with successful sprouting reported across various zones, indicating excellent bulb health upon arrival. Packaging and shipping ensure bulbs arrive firm and ready for planting. The reliability of the bloom cycle contributes significantly to high satisfaction, making this a dependable choice for all gardeners seeking vibrant spring color. This product is viewed as a high value purchase delivering reliable, aromatic, and visually impressive performance.
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 mid-spring.
Yes, Blue Jacket is excellent for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and place it in a location that receives full to partial sun.
Plant each bulb 6 inches deep to ensure stability and proper growth. Space them 4 inches apart to allow enough room for the foliage and flower spikes to develop fully.
Blue Jacket Hyacinths are hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. If you live in a region within these zones, the bulbs will survive the winter outdoors.
This variety is known for being highly fragrant. When planted in groups or near entryways, the scent is strong enough to fill the surrounding area.
For the best results, plant them in a spot that receives full sun to partial sun. While they can tolerate some shade, more sunlight generally leads to stronger, more vibrant blooms.
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