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Hyacinth 'Spring Beauty'

CHF 3.95

Hyacinth 'Spring Beauty'

Name: Hyacinth 'Spring Beauty'
Brand: Hyacinthus
Price: 3.95 CHF
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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Spring Beauty'

CHF 3.95

Double flowers in warm pink
Full, round flower spikes
About 20–30 cm tall
Flowers in March and April
Sweet, medium-strength fragrance

'Spring Beauty' is a double hyacinth in warm pink. Its flower spikes are particularly full and round, with extra petals in the individual flowers. A sweet fragrance makes it an ideal pot plant for the terrace and windowsill.

About this variety

In 'Spring Beauty' the individual flowers are filled with extra petals. This makes the spike look rounder and more lush than in single hyacinths. The pink is warm and strong; as flowering progresses it becomes softer, and the edges can take on a slight silvery shimmer. So each plant shows a subtle play of colour.

At about 20–30 cm tall, it belongs at the front of beds, along paths and in pots and bowls. Combine it with white daffodils, blue grape hyacinths or pale yellow primroses. In a bulb lasagne pot it fits in the middle layer above early tulips. The pink also looks very refined with silvery foliage such as that of lamb's ears.

The sweet fragrance can be noticed from some distance. Place a pot near the entrance or on the garden table to enjoy it fully. The stems last well in a vase. In the garden the variety also flowers in the following years, then usually a little more loosely and naturally.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, 10–15 cm deep with the pointed end up. Leave 12–15 cm between them and choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil. In a pot, good potting compost with a drainage layer is all you need. Wear gloves, as the bulbs can cause skin irritation.

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 'Spring Beauty'
Genus: Hyacinths
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Pink
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, 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: 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.
RHS hardiness: H4