Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth)

Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) pink flower close up with many small petals on a green stem
Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) with many pink flower clusters rising above thick, upright, lance-shaped green leaves

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis

Common name: Hyacinth

Family: Asparagaceae

Subfamily: Scilloideae

USDA Zone: 4-8

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Hyacinthus grows from bulbs, each producing around four to six linear leaves and one to three spikes or racemes of flowers. Cultivars of Hyacinthus orientalis have much denser flower spikes of fragrant flowers in shades of red, blue, white, orange, pink, violet or yellow.




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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hyacinthus_orientalis.htm