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Hyacinths are a popular choice for growing in pots indoors for a burst of colour and fragrance in spring. But they are equally valuable as outdoor plants, planted in autumn as with other spring-flowering bulbs.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue' bears single, light blue flowers with a good fragrance. It's ideal for forcing for use indoors over winter, or planted in the spring border where it combines well with spring-flowering primulas and pulmonarias.
Hyacinth bulbs can irritate the skin, so wear gloves when handling them.
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Hyacinthus ‘Delft blue’ and wildlife
Hyacinthus ‘Delft blue’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Hyacinthus ‘Delft blue’ poisonous?
Hyacinthus ‘Delft blue’ causes an upset stomach, irritates skin, is harmful if ingested and toxins are absorbed by the skin.
