Hyacinth Mix 'Double Mixed' - 25 pieces

Hyacinthus orientalis

CHF 21.75

Double hyacinths in mixed colours
Lush, full flower spikes
About 25–35 cm tall
Flowers in April
Strong hyacinth fragrance

This mix brings together double hyacinths in various colours. The individual flowers carry extra petals and make each spike particularly lush. With 25 bulbs you can plant a colourful, fragrant spring bed or several large pots.

About this variety

Double hyacinths have individual flowers with several layers of petals. This makes their spikes look denser and rounder than those of single varieties. This mix combines various shades, so each group looks a little different and creates a lively picture.

At about 25–35 cm tall, they belong at the front of a bed, in borders and in pots. Plant the bulbs in loose groups so that the colours mingle. Suitable companions are white or yellow daffodils, grape hyacinths and violas. In a bulb lasagne pot, put the hyacinths in the middle layer, with tulips below and small bulbs above.

The fragrance is strong and sweet, so just a few plants will scent a seating area. In a vase the heavy spikes last well; support them with a small stake if needed. In the garden double hyacinths flower again in the following years, a little more loosely but reliably. With 25 bulbs you can plant two to three large pots or a bed of around half a square metre.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, pointed end up, 10–15 cm deep and 12–15 cm apart. A sunny to partially shaded spot with loose, free-draining soil is ideal, as waterlogging makes the bulbs rot. Wear gloves when planting, as the bulb skins can irritate the skin.

Care

Remove the withered flower spikes, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. In pots, water moderately and avoid standing water in the saucer. After a few years you can dig up dense groups in summer and replant them elsewhere. Hyacinths can irritate the skin; gloves protect you.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis
Genus: Hyacinths
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Multicoloured
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Strong
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: 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
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: Not attractive to pollinators
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.