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Hyacinthus Orientalis Jan Bos | Hyacinth

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Hyacinthus Orientalis Jan Bos | Hyacinth

Hyacinthus Orientalis Jan Bos | Hyacinth

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An old variety (it was first introduced in 1910), but still very popular, as its sweetly scented clusters of vibrant pinkish-red,...

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Plant description

An old variety (it was first introduced in 1910), but still very popular, as its sweetly scented clusters of vibrant pinkish-red, bell-shaped flowers take some beating. It's a superb choice for pots or front of border positions where you want something that stands out. The flowers are incredibly bright and can be used for cutting too. 'Prepared' hyacinths have been through a sequence of cold treatments, which triggers the growing process. This means they tend to flower much earlier than 'unprepared' hyacinths, and they are mainly grown as indoor plants, where their strongly scented flowers will fill your room with their sweet perfume.
Position

Position

Full sun / partial shade

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Flowering period

Flowering period

January - March

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full sun
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Fast
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowering Period
March
Flower colour
Red
Toxicity
Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Product Code
BU30001887

Care guide

Using gloves plant bulbs close together (but not touching), into shallow bowls containing bulb fibre, so their tops are just above the surface of the compost. After potting up, they will need a cool, dark period, which will encourage root growth, so pop them into a black bin liner and leave in the shed or garage. Check them occasionally to make sure the compost does not get too dry, and water them when necessary. When the growing shoot is about 5cm tall, take it out of the bag and bring the pot inside to a cool room away from direct sunlight until the leaves turn green. Afterwards they can be moved closer to the window, but if possible keep them away from central heating radiators. After they have finished flowering they can be planted outside in the garden, where they will flower again (in March or April) the following year. These bulbs can also be grown in specialist bulb vases. Simply fill the vase with water up to its neck and then sit the bulb on top, making sure the base of the bulb is just above the water. Then treat it in the same way as the potted bulbs.

Warning

Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

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