Hyacinthus orientalis 'Violetti Star'
hyacinth
Sweetly scented, this lovely, soft mauve flowering hyacinth is a cottage garden favourite sure to add impact and fragrance to the spring garden. Ideal for displays 'Violetti Star' is perfect for growing in pots, and the waxy flowers work well as cut flowers in a vase.
How to care for Hyacinthus orientalis Violetti Star:
Using gloves plant bulbs 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart in early or mid-autumn. These bulbs can also be grown in specialist bulb vases. Simply fill the vase with water up to its neck and then sit the bulb on top, making sure the base of the bulb is just above the water.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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Bulbs (only)£4.99
