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Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis

  • Scented
  • Feeds pollinators
  • Toxic if eaten
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Photo: Magnus Manske · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

cobalt, rose, white

What actually matters with this one

The bulb skin irritates skin badly, so wear gloves to plant. Second-year spikes are looser and better outdoors.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
25 cm
Flowers
April
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.