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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Atlantic'

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Ednie Flower Bulb, Inc.

Family

Liliaceae

Botanical Name

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Atlantic'

Plant Common Name

Atlantic Hyacinth, Hyacinth

General Description

Hyacinth is a perennial bulb native to western Asia. Dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, bell-shaped flowers bloom on fleshy stems in early to mid-spring, above symmetrical rosettes of narrow leaves. The cultivar 'Atlantic’ bears violet-blue flowers on upright stems.

Plant hyacinths in sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Like most bulbs, hyacinths resent "wet feet". Grow hyacinths in mixed borders and containers. They are very easy to “force,” or bring into bloom early indoors. The heavenly fragrance will chase the winter blues from any room in the house.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    5 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Bulb or Corm or Tuber

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Native To

    Western Asia

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Upright/Erect

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Blue, Violet

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single, Double, Semi-Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    No