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Hyacinthoides italica

A medium-sized species (15-25cm) that displays its spikes well, with numerous pale blue star-shaped flowers. A recent introduction that will be sure to appeal to gardeners for incorporating into a sunny rockery. Easy to propagate and particularly recommended for planting in lawns, possibly mixed with Crocus (which will stagger the flowering) The only Mediterranean Hyacinthoides endemic to Italy and France; apart from its size it closely resembles H.reverchonii SOLD OUT SEPT 20

The genus

Description genre :
Ressemble beaucoup au genre Hyacinthus (la jacinthe indigène) mais est nettement plus tardif. Les bulbes ressemblent à des tubercules et se renouvellent chaque année. Ce genre pousse naturellement en sous-bois dans le Sud-Ouest de l'Europe et en Afrique du Nord.

  • Family :Liliaceae
  • Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
  • Native to :Italie (nord ouest, France sud est
  • Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
  • Colour :Bleu
  • Hardiness :medium
  • Exposure :soleil
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :15-40 cm
  • Uses :Pour gazon sauvage - Rocaille

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-3), August (sem. 4-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 3-4), April (sem. 1-2)