Species common hyacinth
Violet flowers with green leaves.

common hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) is a perennial species of bulbous flower native to Eurasia. The vibrant blooms of the Common Hyacinth come in shades of white, pink, blue and purple. Its striking features include a fragrant scent and tiny blooms that are clustered together in a bell-shaped form. The plant thrives in dry, sunny locations and requires minimal maintenance once established. It's easy to grow and once planted, it will remain for years to come. Common Hyacinth can be used as a cut flower and also makes a stunning addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Bulb Propagation,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Blue, purple, pink, red, and white Flowers In Spring

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water the Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy, and water deeply enough so that water reaches the full depth of the root zone. During the growing season, increase the frequency of watering as needed, based on how quickly the soil dries out.

sunlight

Common hyacinths need a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is best to give your hyacinths the sunniest spot in the garden where they can get as much as possible of that direct sunlight. To prevent burning or drying of the leaves, they should be kept in a spot that gets direct sunlight in the morning or early afternoon and is shaded from the hottest sun in the late afternoon.

pruning

Common hyacinths should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Prune by removing the dead, damaged, or discolored foliage, as well as excess growth that has become overcrowded. The amount of pruning will depend on the size of the plant and the size of the bloom, but typically, avoid removing more than a third of the foliage at a time. Be sure to also tidy up any broken, scruffy, or out-of-shape flower spikes.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Common hyacinths typically start flowering in March or April.

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