Hyacinthus orientalis
'Chicago'
Chicago Hyacinth
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Hyacinthus |
Species |
orientalis |
Cultivar |
'Chicago' |
Category |
Bulbs, Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
30 cm |
Cultivation |
Well drained soil with full sun. Plant groups of bulbs in autumn approximately 20 cm below the soil surface. |
Growth |
Fast |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description |
A unique blue-purple coloured flower. Flowers tightly packed and elongated along the stalk. |