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Garden Or Common Hyacinth

Hyacinthus Orientalis

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Overview

The Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) offers vibrant, fragrant blooms in early spring. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches 8-12 inches in height, preferring full sun to partial shade. Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep and 6 inches apart in well-drained soil for optimal growth. Ideal for borders and container displays, its dense flower spikes come in shades of purple, pink, white, and blue, attracting bees and adding classic charm to any garden setting.

Sun FullWater HighZones 4–8
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — The Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) offers vibrant, fragrant blooms in early spring

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae

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Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — Ideal for borders and container displays; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it reaches 8-12 inches in, image 96
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — allowing for versatility in landscape color theming.<br><br>For the landscape designer; its, image 103
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — the hyacinth proudly presents dense spikes adorned with tubular; typically reaching heights of, image 100
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — These blossoms range in color; plant the bulbs in the fall, image 101
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — offering a palette that includes rich blues; blue and pink and red and yellow flowers in the, image 102
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — Typically reaching heights of 8 to 12 inches; annual / bulb for full, image 99
Garden Or Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis) — attracting bees and adding classic charm to any garden setting; creates a fresh green backdrop, image 98

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