Bellevalia romana — Roman hyacinths
This is the original Roman hyacinth, originally from the eastern and central mediteranean region and the south of France. Racemes with attractive white flowers on purple pedicels. Easy to grow and firmly recommended.
The genus
This genus is closely related to Muscari , but the flowers are bisexual.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Common name :Roman hyacinths
- Native to :France (sud), Méditerranée (centre)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 2-4), May (sem. 1-1)