Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Star'
Blue Star Dutch Hyacinth
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 in
- Width
- 4 to 6 in
- Flower color
- Medium blue flowers with slightly paler edges on dense 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 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees and other spring pollinators
About this plant
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Star' produces dense, upright flower spikes filled with star-shaped florets in clear medium blue tones. Blooming in mid spring, the flowers open gradually from the base upward, releasing a rich, sweet fragrance. Glossy, strap-shaped green leaves form a compact base that supports the sturdy bloom stem.
Developed through long cultivation of eastern Mediterranean species, this variety has been grown in gardens for centuries. It suits borders, containers, and mass plantings, where fragrance and color define the season. The flower spikes also perform well for indoor forcing and cut arrangements during late winter displays and seasonal gifting.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Woodland Gardens · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Daffodils · Creeping phlox · Columbines
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.
