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Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' - 10 pieces

CHF 23.55

Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' - 10 pieces

Name: Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' - 10 pieces
Brand: Hyacinthus
Price: 23.55 CHF
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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos'

CHF 23.55

Strong pinkish red to carmine, rare in hyacinths
Proven variety, on sale since around 1910
Fragrant, medium scent strength
Flowering in March and April, 20–30 cm tall
Good in pots and as a cut flower

'Jan Bos' is the red one among hyacinths: its dense spikes glow in a strong pinkish red to carmine. The variety has been planted for over a hundred years and has lost none of its charm. Add to that a sweet fragrance that heralds spring in March and April.

About this variety

Red hyacinths are rarer than you might think, and 'Jan Bos' is one of the best known. Its colour lies between pinkish red, fuchsia and carmine, looking warmer or cooler depending on the light. The star-shaped individual flowers sit tightly on the spike and form a dense, compact head.

At 20–30 cm tall, 'Jan Bos' is ideal for pots, bowls and the front edge of a bed. It glows particularly next to white hyacinths, golden-yellow daffodils or blue grape hyacinths. It also looks good in a rock garden or in a bulb lasagne in a large container. If the spikes become heavy towards the end of flowering, a small stake helps.

Bees like to visit the flowers, as there is still little food about in March. In a vase 'Jan Bos' lasts well and fills the room with its sweet fragrance. Voles and deer usually leave hyacinths alone. In the garden it flowers for several years, and the spikes become a little looser over time.

Planting

The best planting time is between September and November; as long as the ground is not frozen, December also works. Set the bulbs pointed end up, 10–15 cm deep and 12–15 cm apart. Choose a spot in sun or partial shade with loose, free-draining soil. Gloves protect you from the skin-irritating substances in the bulb.

Care

After flowering, pinch off the spent stem so that no energy goes into seed. Leave the green foliage until it turns yellow, as it feeds the bulb for the next season. In pots, water moderately and avoid waterlogging. As the sap can irritate the skin, gloves are recommended.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos'
Genus: Hyacinths
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Pink, Red
Flower size: 12 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Bushy
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Rock garden, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 12–15 cm
Number per m²: 50
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.
RHS hardiness: H4