One of the most popular Hyacinths of all times, award-winning Blue Jacket, circa 1953, has deep blue-purple florets, or
nails, with paler petal edges. This prized heirloom is known to be a good early to mid-season forcer. You’ll need about four bulbs per square foot. Bulb size: 16/17 cm. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April. Plant 6" deep and 6" apart. HZ: 4-8. Height: 8" to 12".
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