Hyacinthus orientalis 'Peter Stuyvesant'
hyacinth
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No.2 compost to one part sharp grit)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size:16/17
A richly coloured hyacinth that will add real oomph to the spring bedding scheme. The flowers have a good scent and they are a deep shade of violet blue. Great for pots, borders or cutting. - Garden care: Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten