Hyacinth. An excellent bulb for spring bedding display. Dense erect heads of strongly fragrant violet blue flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Ostara’
An excellent bulb for spring bedding display. Dense erect heads of strongly fragrant violet blue flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Hyacinthus |
|---|---|
| Species | orientalis |
| Varietry | 'Ostara' |
| Common Name | Hyacinth |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Dead heading, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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