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Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' - 5 pieces

CHF 30.50

Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' - 5 pieces

Name: Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' - 5 pieces
Brand: Hyacinthus
Price: 30.50 CHF
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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Midnight Sky'

CHF 30.50

Deep purple-violet, almost black in dull light
One of the darkest hyacinths
Flowering in March and April
Compact, 20–30 cm tall
Fragrant, good for pots and the vase

'Midnight Sky' is one of the darkest hyacinths of all. Its spikes glow in a deep purple-violet that looks almost black in dull light. Next to pale spring flowers it makes a dramatic statement, while giving off a sweet fragrance.

About this variety

If you only know hyacinths in pastel shades, 'Midnight Sky' will surprise you. The flowers show a richly coloured violet that shimmers a velvety blue-violet in the sun and looks almost black in the shade. The dense spike carries many star-shaped individual flowers. Even from a few metres away the dark colour stands out at once, precisely because it is so unusual.

Its strength is contrast. Plant 'Midnight Sky' among white, pale pink or pale blue hyacinths, with yellow daffodils or next to silvery foliage. At 20–30 cm tall it suits pots, bowls and the edge of a bed. In a bulb lasagne it forms a dark middle layer below late tulips.

In a vase the dark colour looks particularly refined, combined with white ranunculus or tulips. The fragrance is strong and sweet. Bumblebees and bees visit the flowers on warm spring days. Voles and deer generally avoid hyacinths. Just five bulbs are enough for an impressive pot. Indoors, 'Midnight Sky' can be forced and will then flower on a cool windowsill as early as February.

Planting

Planting time is from September to November, or into December in mild weather. Dig a hole 10–15 cm deep for each bulb and set it pointed end up, 12–15 cm apart. The soil should be free-draining and the spot sunny or partially shaded. Work with gloves, as the bulb sap can irritate the skin.

Care

Remove withered flowers, but only cut back the foliage once it has yellowed. This allows the bulb to store enough reserves for the following spring. After flowering, it is best to move potted plants into a garden bed. Wear gloves when handling them, as hyacinths can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Midnight Sky'
Genus: Hyacinths
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Purple, Black
Flower size: 13 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: Upright
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.
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): 4–6
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
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