| Botanical name | Hyacinthus orientalis x hybrids |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | May June July These winter-flowering bulbs have highly scented inflorescences in white, blue or pink. |
| Common name(s) | Hyacinth |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Don’t plant hyacinth bulbs before April, as the soil temperatures are still too high.When planting, ensure the bulbs are only just covered with soil and keep the soil at root level constantly moist, but not soggy. |
| Maintenance | When planted, keep the soil at root level constantly moist, but not soggy.Hyacinth bulbs need special treatment to make them flower again next season. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Different colour hyacinths flower at different times, so try to plant bulbs in drifts of single colours, as mixed beds can produce a patchy effect.Hyacinths complement daffodils and tulips when planted together.The Hyacinthus orientalis make excellent indoor pot plants. |
| Other languages | Hiasint (A) |
Hyacinthus orientalis x hybrids (Hyacinth)
- Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis x hybrids
- Common name(s): Hyacinth
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
These winter-flowering bulbs, with their highly scented inflorescences in white, blue or pink, make excellent indoor pot plants.
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: hi-a-SIN-thus or-ee-en-TAL-is
Hyacinthus orientalis x hybrids requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
May June July These winter-flowering bulbs have highly scented inflorescences in white, blue or pink. 
