Blue Herald common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Herald'
E.F.A.-B.C. 1943
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blue Herald' common hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Herald') is a bulb for borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The single flowers are soft veronica violet, open from early to late spring, and draw bees with their fragrance. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. P. Hopman & Zn. bred it.
Pairs well with Coral Sunset peony, Rainforest Sunrise hosta, and Smooth hydrangea.