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Freeport Gardening Guide: Hyacinth Bulbs

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Hyacinth Bulbs

Hyacinth Bulbs, Aiolos:

Description: (Hyacinthus orientalis). This snow-white hyacinth is named after Aeolus, the king of the Greek gods of the wind, and with its heavenly fragrance and cloudy white appearance, we think it is more than appropriate! The flower’s ultra-fragrant blooms stand 10 inches tall. You will smell them before you see them!

Aiolos Hyacinth (5 bulbs)

 

Hyacinth Bulbs, Blue Jacket:

Description: (Hyacinthus orientalis). This variety will invite beautiful shades of blue into your beds, borders and containers. What’s more, it has a stunning sweet fragrance. This is a classic variety that looks great planted en masse - clusters of 10 or even more.

Blue Jacket Hyacinth (5 bulbs)

 

Hyacinth Bulbs, Gipsy Queen:

Description: (Hyacinthus orientalis). The beautiful salmon pink color and phenomenal scent make this hyacinth reign supreme in the garden. A perfect fragrant addition to containers, beds and borders and bouquets! Each bulb produces a single stem and bloom, so it’s best to plant in clusters of 10 or more for a greater visual effect.

Gipsy Queen Hyacinth (5 bulbs)

 

Hyacinth Bulbs, Jan Bos:

Description: (Hyacinthus orientalis). This is a famously fragrant hyacinth in a glimmering red color. This variety dates back as far as 1910 and has won several awards for its growing ability and show-stopping color. Plant in clusters of 10 or more, as they look best planted en masse!

Jan Bos Hyacinth (5 bulbs)

 

Hyacinth Bulbs, Purple Sensation:

Description: (Hyacinthus orientalis). This is a royal purple hyacinth with an incredible fragrance. This regal spring-flowering treasure reaches 10 inches tall and looks stunning planted en masse in beds, borders, or containers. It is also suitable for forcing in winter. Plant in clusters of 10 or more, as they look best planted en masse!

Purple Sensation Hyacinths bloom profusely in the garden. Image courtesy of Fluwel Bulb Co.

 

Hyacinth Bulbs, Spring Beauty:

Description: (Hyacinthus orientalis). This variety is of a cheerful, bubblegum-pink color. It is a wonderfully fragrant double-flowered hyacinth, and reaches 8-12 inches tall. Plant in clusters of 10 or more, as they look best planted en masse!

Detail of double-petaled Spring Beauty Hyacinth blooms. Image courtesy of Fluwel Bulb Co.