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Hyacinthus orientalis type — jacinthe

This is the original botanical hyacinth which comes from the eastern Mediterranean. Its pale bleu, sweetly scented flowers appear in February. In a half shaded position dry in the summer this species will persist long time and spread by seed.

  • Family :Liliaceae
  • Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
  • Common name :jacinthe
  • Native to :Méditerranée Oriental
  • Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
  • Colour :Blue
  • Hardiness :good
  • Exposure :half-shade, full sun
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :15-40 cm
  • Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland

Growing cycle

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