Hyacinthus orientalis
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 7
Height
6 to 10 inches
Flowers
Early to mid spring: blue, violet, white, rose, pink, yellow, apricot, salmon
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained (key)
Planting and Care
Plant 6 inches deep by 6-9 inches apart, replace every 3-5 years as flowers decline
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Hollyhocks' - double raspberry flowers
Multiflora & Roman - both have smaller, looser flower racemes, closer to wild species
Multiflora & Roman - both have smaller, looser flower racemes, closer to wild species
Did you know?
Hyacinths make a wonderfully fragrant cut flower and are also ideal for forcing.