Ocean Breeze Inspiration Blend

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Pleasing Texture and Color
The lacy waves of purple and white flowers mesmerize the garden much like rolling blue ocean waves topped with frothy white. Our Inspiration Blend Ocean Breeze combines approximately 5 Hyacinths, 30 Chionodoxa, and 10 Puschkinia bulbs that bloom at different flowering times in spring to extend flowering for over a month.

Code BHYOB

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Short 5-10"

Spacing Plant 4-6" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 45

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing

General Information

These sensational spring blends contain flower bulbs that are complementary in height and bloom at different times to extend the spring blooming season. Plant in sunny, well-drained soil. Great for borders, rock gardens and naturalizing.

Plant Care

Plant in well drained soil at least 6" deep and 6" apart. Foliage should not be removed until withered as energy is being stored for the next growing season. Stems can be cut back to maintain appearances if desired. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our accent annuals and bulbs to reach you in good condition and come up. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8,9, 10: Early April

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December