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Hyacinthus
hyacinth

- Height 9-12 in (23-30 cm)
- Planting distance 3-8 in (7.5-20 cm)
- Flowers late winter to late spring
- Any light, well-drained soil
- Full sun
- Bulbs available early to late fall
- Hardy zones 4-8

The large-flowered Dutch hyacinths have mostly replaced the wild species, Hyacinthus orientalis. They have deliciously scented spikes of flowers, making them popular for window boxes and containers in late winter and early spring, or for beds in sunny formal borders in late spring. The compact flowers, on stems 9-12 in (23-30 cm) high, bloom from late winter until late spring. A substantial number of Dutch hyacinth cultivars are available. Early-flowering garden cultivars include 'Jan Bos' (red) and 'Pink Pearl' (pink). Popular midseason cultivars include 'Blue Jacket,' 'Delft Blue,' 'Lady Derby' (pink), and 'Ostara'(blue). Late-season cultivars are 'Carnegie' (white) and 'City of Haarlem' (yellow).

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