Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Hyacinth, Garden or Dutch Hyacinth
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Hyacinthus |
Species |
orientalis |
Category |
Bulbs, Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-32 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-25 - 20 |
Height |
20 - 30 cm |
Spread |
20 cm |
Cultivation |
Rich, well-drained soil with full sunlight to little shade. |
Leaf Description |
Light green, blades that grow upward with a curved tip. |
Flower Description |
Grows spikes which amass with highly fragrant flowers with petals in the early spring, whose colour depends on the cultivar. |