From early May through October 31, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
Items shipping from our growing supplies warehouse take 7-10 business days to process.
Rich soft porcelain-blue florets. This 1944 heirloom has that classic hyacinth color that goes with everything. Named for the city of Delft in the Netherlands, where there’s a factory that’s been making blue porcelainware for more than 350 years. Excellent for forcing indoors and very fragrant.
8–12" tall. Early Spring to Mid Spring blooms, Z4-8. 15-16cm bulbs.
Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around September 30 through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.
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Hyacinth
More popular than either tulips or daffodils 140 years ago, their heady fragrance and range of colors make them a favorite in the spring. An old Persian proverb says that if you have two loaves of bread, you should sell one in order to buy hyacinths.
For best showing year after year, plant bulbs deep in rich well-drained soil in full sun and fertilize each fall. After the first year, the florets are slightly smaller and not as dense. Grow them in the border in close bunches or meandering drifts. Because a natural compound in the bulbs can cause “hyacinth itch,” wear gloves during planting, and wash with cold water and plain soap after handling the bulbs.
8–12" tall. Early to Mid Spring blooms, Z4–8. 15–16cm bulbs.