More about the plant below:
Eastern Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
category : onion
position : sun, partial shade
height : 10-35 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : indifferent
preferences soil : fertile, light, permeable, humus, sandy loam
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : blue, white, pink, purple, yellow, greenish
shape : upright
period flowering : March-May
seeding : summer, autumn
reproduction:adventitious bulbs
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, rockeries, rooms, balconies, cut flowers, terraces
pace of growth : fast
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Hyacinths were cultivated in Turkey as early as the mid-16th century and were appreciated for their sweet, intense scent of flowers.The Greek god Hyakinthos is the patron saint of the plants from which they are derived.According to mythology, he was fatally wounded with a disc by his mentor Apollo.In the place where the earth was soaked with the blood of the Greek hero, a beautiful red flower grew.
We advise which hyacinths should be chosen for planting in the ground at the turn of September and October - our recommendations:Development of eastern hyacinth
Hyacinth flower shoots reach a height of up to 30 cm. Strong rains can break them off, so prophylactically support them with poles.Flowers, depending on the variety, can be red, purple, pink, blue, white, salmon or orange.
Eastern Hyacinth - position
Hyacinth feels best in sheltered positions in full sun. It is absolutely necessary to avoid growing plants in the corners of the garden.The soil should be humus and permeable.If the substrate is permanently moist, the roots rot quickly.The ideal growing substrate is a mixture of sand, mature compost and a small amount of clay soil.
Care - eastern hyacinth
Hyacinths take to the garden in October. The soil covering the bulb must be equal to its diameter.Special varieties can be grown at home in winter (they strike at a temperature of about 10 ° C).
Are hyacinth bulbs worth planting in the ground in early autumn?
Not only is it worth it, it is even necessary. Spring flowering bulbs are planted into the ground in early autumn (late September - early October). The then prevailing humidity and temperature will allow the bulbs to take root well and prepare for winter. In turn, winter overcooling will induce the formation of an inflorescence shoot, which we will enjoy in spring.
- says Dr. Eng. Tomasz Mróz
Eastern hyacinth - application
Hyacinths look great in multicolored groups on a sunny bed.They are also suitable for year-round cultivation in litter boxes, in which they can be kept, among others on the terrace (in winter they must be sheltered from rain).
Tip
Hyacinths are multiplied in summer from new bulbs, torn from the onion.Young can be planted immediately.
