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Key characteristics

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

Bulbs

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Pearl'

Blue Pearl Dutch Hyacinth

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Mid spring

Find this plant

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.

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