Hyacinthus orientalis Blue Jacket

Blue Jacket Hyacinth

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Classic spring-blooming bulb with dense clusters of fragrant deep-blue flower spikes on sturdy stems. Popular for winter forcing indoors or vibrant spring bedding gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blue Jacket Hyacinth
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Hyacinthus
Species Orientalis
Variety Blue Jacket
Origin Turkey, Iran
Blooming Spring (Jan-Apr), fragrant spikes
Leaf Color Deep green, strap-shaped
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining mix with sand and peat; pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growth and bloom; reduce water after flowering to allow bulb ripening in dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors for perennializing; Bright indirect light for indoor forcing to prevent legginess

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer at planting; liquid feed every 2 weeks while actively growing

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Pruning

Cut flower stalk after blooming; remove foliage when it turns yellow naturally

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 600
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
500 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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