(Hyacinth)

Early-blooming with an intoxicating fragrance, common hyacinth (Hyacinth orientalis) has long been a flowering bulb favorite for spring gardens and indoor forcing. Far less well known are the two other species of Hyacinth, H. litwinowii and H. transcapsicus, also native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia.

Growing from squat, rounded bulbs with papery coverings, these herbaceous perennials are best known for their cylindrical...

(Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is the familiar perennial bulb grown for its upright clusters of highly fragrant tightly-packed waxy flowers. Imported long ago from its home in western Asia, it has been bred extensively, mainly by Dutch growers, to produce a range of colors from white through yellow and pink to red, blue and purple, ss many as 40 flowers in each cluster.

Hyacinth grows and flowers best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In damp conditions, it is prone to molds and rot. Plant the bulbs...

(Aiolos Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is a hardy perennial bulb native from southern Turkey to Lebanon. Resulting from a cross between 'Delft Blue' and 'Carnegie', 'Aiolos' bears dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, ivory-white, cream-blotched flowers on fleshy calf-high stems in early or mid-spring. The out-facing, tubular flowers have six wide-flaring, back-swept lobes. A symmetrical rosette of upright, lance-shaped basal leaves surrounds the flower stem. The plant dies back shortly after blooming, spending the summer,...

(Amethyst Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is a hardy perennial bulb native from southern Turkey to Lebanon. Originating before 1950 as a sport of 'Marconi,' 'Amethyst' bears dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, lilac-purple flowers on fleshy calf-high stems from early to mid-spring. The out-facing, tubular flowers have six wide-flaring, back-swept lobes with pale lilac margins. A symmetrical rosette of upright, lance-shaped basal leaves surrounds the flower stem. The plant dies back shortly after blooming, spending the...

(Anna Marie Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

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 'Anna Marie' bears light rosy pink 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...

(Apricot Passion Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is a hardy perennial bulb native from southern Turkey to Lebanon. Introduced in 2002, 'Apricot Passion' bears dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, pastel-pink flowers with rosy overtones. They appear on fleshy calf-high stems from early to mid-spring. The out-facing, tubular flowers have six wide-flaring, back-swept lobes. A symmetrical rosette of upright, lance-shaped basal leaves surrounds the flower stem. The plant dies back shortly after blooming, spending the summer, fall,...

(Atlantic Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

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...

(Blue Jacket Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is a perennial bulb native to western Asia. Dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, bell-shaped flowers bloom along fleshy stems in early to mid-spring, above symmetrical rosettes of narrow leaves. The cultivar 'Blue Jacket' bears deep blue flowers with blue-violet veins 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...

(Blue Pearl Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is a hardy perennial bulb native from southern Turkey to Lebanon. Introduced in 1994, this sport of 'Pink Pearl' bears dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, deep violet-blue flowers on fleshy calf-high stems from early to mid-spring. The out-facing, tubular blooms have six wide-flaring, back-swept lobes with pale blue edges. A symmetrical rosette of upright, lance-shaped basal leaves surrounds the flower stem. The plant dies back shortly after blooming, spending the summer, fall,...

(Blue Star Hyacinth, Hyacinth)

Hyacinth is a hardy perennial bulb native from southern Turkey to Lebanon. Introduced in 1982, this sport of 'Delft Blue' bears dense, cylindrical clusters of very fragrant, violet-blue flowers on fleshy calf-high stems from early to mid-spring. The out-facing, tubular blooms have six wide-flaring, back-swept lobes with pale blue edges. A symmetrical rosette of upright, lance-shaped basal leaves surrounds the flower stem. The plant dies back shortly after blooming, spending the summer, fall, and...