Hyazinthe 'Woodstock' - 16 Stück - LumiBlumi

Hyacinth 'Woodstock' - 16 pieces

CHF 23.65
CHF 23.65
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Hyazinthe 'Woodstock' - 16 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Hyazinthe 'Woodstock' - 16 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Hyazinthe 'Woodstock' - 16 Stück - LumiBlumi
Hyacinth 'Woodstock' - 16 pieces

Hyacinth 'Woodstock' - 16 pieces

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock'

CHF 23.65
CHF 23.65
  • Unusual beetroot to plum violet
  • Wine-red sheen, dark stem
  • Known since 1922, a sport of 'Jan Bos'
  • Flowering in March and April, 20–30 cm tall
  • Sweet fragrance, good for pots and the vase

'Woodstock' stands out from the crowd: its flowers show a deep beetroot to plum violet with a wine-red sheen. The full spikes are sweetly scented and stand on a dark stem. If you are looking for hyacinths beyond white, pink and blue, this is the one.

About this variety

The colour of 'Woodstock' is hard to describe: somewhere between beetroot, plum and wine red, with a touch of mystery. The variety arose from 'Jan Bos' in 1922. Its spikes are full and dense and the stem is dark, which strengthens the effect further. Flowering begins early in the hyacinth season and lasts a long time.

At 20–30 cm tall, 'Woodstock' suits large containers, window boxes, formal beds and path edges. In front of evergreen shrubs it looks refined. With white, pink or pale blue hyacinths it creates exciting contrasts. The combination with white and lilac tulips is also tried and tested.

Bees like to visit the flowers in spring. In a vase the dark violet looks particularly refined, and the sweet fragrance adds to it. Voles and deer mostly leave hyacinths untouched. Over the years the number of flowers per spike may decrease, and the plant then looks looser. With 16 bulbs you can plant a large container and a group in the bed. In very hard winters, a light covering of leaves or brushwood does no harm.

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

Cut off withered flower spikes, but leave the foliage until it yellows: the bulb gathers strength in it for the next year. Keep the soil slightly moist while the plants are shooting and flowering. Wear gloves for aftercare too, as hyacinths can cause skin irritation. After a few years the spikes become looser, and it is then worth refreshing the planting.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock'
  • Genus: Hyacinths
  • Class: Single flower
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Purple, Red
  • Flower size: 10 cm
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Flowering time: March, April
  • Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 25 cm
  • Spread: 15 cm
  • Habit: Cushion- / clump-forming
  • 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: 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

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