Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Pearl'
Blue Pearl Dutch Hyacinth
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 8 to 14 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Soft to medium blue-violet flower clusters on upright spikes
- Foliage color
- Medium green, narrow strap-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate moisture
- Maintenance
- Low, remove spent flower stalks after bloom, allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removal
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees and other spring pollinators
About this plant
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Pearl' produces compact flower spikes densely packed with star-shaped florets in soft lavender-blue tones with a gentle pearly sheen. Blooming in mid spring, the flowers open gradually from the base upward, releasing a strong, sweet fragrance that lingers in cool air. Glossy, strap-shaped green leaves form a neat base that supports the upright bloom stem and highlights the refined coloring.
Originating from long-established cultivation of eastern Mediterranean species, 'Blue Pearl' is widely used in borders, containers, and seasonal displays. It performs well in mass plantings where fragrance enhances walkways and entrances, and it is also favored for indoor forcing and cut-flower arrangements during late winter and early spring.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Woodland Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Tulips · Astilbes · Foxgloves
Design tip
The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.
