Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus Blue Eyes - Garden Hyacinth
Hyacinthus x orientalis Blue Eyes
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth
Soft and brown...
Georges C., 23/11/2018
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Description
The Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Eyes' is a recently developed hybrid hyacinth, distinctive for its very light blue colour. Its dense spike is composed of small star-shaped flowers that appear frosted, with a mixture of white and a hint of light ultramarine blue, creating a beautiful pastel and nuanced shade that was missing from this superb bulbous plant with its enchanting fragrance. It can be equally well-suited for the garden, in fertile and moist but well-drained soil, or in a pot for winter flowering indoors. Outdoors, it blooms in the middle of the hyacinth season, in March-April.
Although the Oriental Hyacinth is no longer widely cultivated, this species native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions has given rise to countless highly appreciated cultivars in gardens for their delightful spring flowering, or in floristry for their forcing ability. This botanical species can be found naturalised in parts of Europe.
The 'Blue Eyes' hyacinth belongs to the family of hyacinthaceae, or asparagaceae. It has a large oval bulb and forms a clump of vibrant shiny green ribbon-like leaves from spring onwards. From March to April, a robust floral stem, 20 cm (8in) long, emerges, bearing numerous star-shaped flowers, tightly packed together, diaphanous, with a thick and translucent substance, white-blue with a slightly darker heart, and a sweet scent. The foliage is deciduous in summer; it reappears in late winter.
Among early flowering plants, the hyacinth is one of the few bulbs with large flowers. Reserve a prominent place for it in the garden, not far from the entrance of the house, to enjoy its fragrance with each passing. It will bring spectacular splashes of colour to your flower beds. Hyacinths can easily be combined with other early bulbs such as Chionodoxas, hybrid crocuses, or early flowering Tulipa humilis. Their flowers are edible, raw or cooked, and have a slightly mucilaginous texture. Depending on preference, they can be candied or added to fruit salads. In the past, they were considered a delicacy.
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Botanical data
Hyacinthus
x orientalis
Blue Eyes
Hyacinthaceae
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in October-November by burying the bulbs 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) deep and 15 or 20 cm (6 or 8in) apart. The soil should be deep, fertile, slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline, but well-drained. This plant is hardy to zone 8. It appreciates well-decomposed manures and light, dry soils in summer. It fears waterlogged soils in winter. In very harsh climates, cover with mulch to protect from severe cold. Flowering occurs from February to April-May, depending on the varieties. After flowering, wait for the leaves to turn yellow and wither before digging up the bulbs, which will be stored dry until replanting in the following autumn. Hyacinths can survive in the ground during winter if the temperature does not drop below -15°C (5°F) and the soil is permeable. The second-year flowering will generally be less beautiful than the first, but still acceptable for border decoration. Pot cultivation is possible, following the same growing method, ensuring that the plant does not lack water during the growing season.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.