| Common Name | Delft Blue Hyacinth |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hyacinthus |
| Species | Orientalis |
| Variety | Delft Blue |
| Origin | Mediterranean / Netherlands |
| Blooming | Spring, often forced indoors in winter |
| Leaf Color | Dark green strap-like leaves |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining potting mix with perlite or coarse sand for bulbs
Keep soil moist during active growth, reduce watering after flowering to allow dormancy. Avoid wetting bulb directly.
Bright light during growth and flowering; cool dark period initially for forcing bulbs
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks while leaves are growing, stop after blooms fade
Cut flower stalk after blooming; remove yellowing leaves once foliage dies back naturally
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