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Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Also known as: Dutch hyacinth, garden hyacinth
Intensely fragrant spring bulb with dense flower spikes in blue, pink, purple, and white. Classic forcing bulb for indoor winter bloom.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing6–12″
Planting Depth6–8″
Height8–12″
Spread4–6″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Days to Harvest
150–210 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–8
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 4–8
Plant bulbs in fall 6–8 inches deep. Wear gloves — bulbs can irritate skin. Flower spikes may become looser after first year. Strongly fragrant.
Companion Plants
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