Hyacinth City of Haarlem
Hyacinth City of Haarlem (Hyacinthus orientalis City of Haarlem) is the best and most well-known oriental hyacinth in a (soft) yellow colour. The star-shaped flowers have petals that slightly curl backwards as they grow very closely to the sturdy stem. City of Haarlem has proven to be the most memorable one, even during the years when yellow flowers were, generally, less popular. Hyacinth City of Haarlem matches very well with, for example, hyacinth Woodstock. Hyacinths make your garden look very beautiful as they start blooming in month April. They can be planted in pots as well. If you plant enough of them in your garden, you can also cut them and put them in a vase with other spring flowers.
€18.99
Per package: 5
Hyacinth City of Haarlem (Hyacinthus orientalis City of Haarlem) is the best and most well-known oriental hyacinth in a (soft) yellow colour. The star-shaped flowers have petals that slightly curl backwards as they grow very closely to the sturdy stem. City of Haarlem has proven to be the most memorable one, even during the years when yellow flowers were, generally, less popular. Hyacinth City of Haarlem matches very well with, for example, hyacinth Woodstock. Hyacinths make your garden look very beautiful as they start blooming in month April. They can be planted in pots as well. If you plant enough of them in your garden, you can also cut them and put them in a vase with other spring flowers.
- Flower period
- Planting period
| Bulb/tuber size | 16/17 |
|---|---|
| Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Number per m2 | 60 |
| Per package | 5 |
| Plant depth | 4 - 6 inch |
| Planting distance | 4 - 4.7 inch |
| Scented | Yes |
| Type of bulb | Orientalis |
| Flowering period | April, May |
| Bulb type | Hyacinthus |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Flowering and growth height | 8 - 12 inch |
| Flower color | Yellow |
| Place / Planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
| Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Naturalizing | No |
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | Yes |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
Other information
- First loosen the soil well where the flower bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
- Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the hyacinth bulbs.
- For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the bulbs.
- Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
- Cover the hyacinth bulbs with soil and water them well.
