Hyacinthus orientalis

Crocuses are usually the first bulbs to flower after the dark days of winter, but hyacinths confirm that brighter days are ahead. The blue hyacinth not only perfumes the air with its lovely scent, but flaunts a bit, with brilliant blue blooms that stand about a foot tall above its fresh green foliage. The pink version is just as showy. As is true of most bulbs, hyacinths put on a show for just a few weeks, then quietly exit until next spring. Grow these in pots that can be tucked away out of sight once the plant is done blooming. A variation on this is to sink the pots (terracotta works well) in the ground so that the rim is barely visible. Once the flowers are spent, lift the pot from the ground and move it to a less visible part o the garden until next year.

Common Name: Hyacinth

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 10" - 12" tall

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun
• Morning Sun

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Time:

• Spring

Structure: Upright

Characteristics:

• Container Lover
• Cut flower friendly
• Fragrant

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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