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Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Dutch hyacinth, Roman hyacinth (Eng.), Hiasint (Afr.)
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This spectacular dwarf flowering bulbous species is renowned for its beautiful flower colour and sweet, long-lasting fragrance. Even though this plant is exotic and requires a cold period to flower, it can flourish well in many regions of South Africa and the UK. It's often planted in containers and sometimes grown hydroponically in a glass bowl with rocks and water.
Planning
Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering time
Winter, Spring
Harvesting
Harvest the fragrant flowers during late winter or spring.
Harvest bulbs in summer months.
Propagation
Division
Divide tubers during summer. Replant during autumn. Plant 10 cm deep and space 7 cm apart. Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sunny position.
Special features
Attracts useful insects
It attracts beneficial insects such as bees.
Indoor plant
Great indoor species for warmer climates. All you need is a bright, but dappled position on a windowsill.
Drought resistant
This species requires very little watering.
Pot plant
This species is very small and compact making it a perfect potted plant. Their root system is small and can even be planted in 5 to 10 cm pots, or arranged in multiple colours in larger pots.
Geography
Origin
Eurasia
Natural climate
Temperate to Cold
Environment
Light
Partial Sun, Full Sun
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
Soil PH preference
Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Frost hardiness
Hardy
Personality
Family
Asparagaceae
Flower colour
, Multi coloured
Scent
Strong
Problems
Botrytis fungus can attack and damage the entire plant if left untreated. Dust with fungicide and try to increase ventilation. Aphids also attack the flower buds. A simple organic method is to blast them off with soapy warm water in a spray bottle.
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