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Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis · Asparagaceae

Dense waxy spikes pack an extraordinary fragrance into a compact bulb, superb in pots indoors or out. Needs winter chill to flower well; the bulbs can irritate skin and are toxic if eaten.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Bulb, Corm & Tuber
  • Light
    Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water
    Moderate Water
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    0.25 m H × 0.1 m W
  • Foliage
    Deciduous
  • Flowering
    Winter Flowering, Spring Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Moderate Maintenance

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