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Hyacinthus orientalis Anna Liza

Hyacinthus x orientalis Anna Liza
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

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A variety producing full and elongated clusters, filled with single, light to medium dark pink, particularly fragrant florets. Its flowers are excellent for both garden and vase and bloom in spring, in March-April. This hyacinth is well-suited for forcing.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

The 'Anna Liza' Hyacinth is an excellent, very fragrant variety of pink hybrid hyacinth that produces beautiful clusters filled with single florets. Its flowers perfume the garden or terrace from early spring. This variety is well suited for forcing, for winter flowering indoors.

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Anna Liza' is a horticultural creation by Verduyn & Ten Hagen dating back to 1972. Hyacinthus orientalis is almost no longer cultivated, but this species native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions has given rise to countless cultivars planted in gardens for their delightful spring flowering and used in floristry for their suitability for forcing. 

The 'Anna Liza' hyacinth belongs to the hyacinthaceae family, or asparagaceae according to classifications. This plant has a large oval bulb. From spring onwards, it forms a clump of wide, shiny, bright green ribbon-like leaves. Flowering takes place in March-April, earlier or later depending on the climate. It takes the form of a thick, 20 to 30 cm tall floral stem. The inflorescence is a large elongated spike composed of 20 to 40 star-shaped flowers, of a thick and iridescent substance. Their colour is a light purplish pink and each petal is crossed by a darker purplish pink midline. The flowering of this variety is particularly fragrant. The foliage is deciduous in summer; it reappears in late winter. The hyacinth flower is loved by pollinating insects.

Hyacinths are prized for their large fragrant flowers that can be enjoyed from the first warm days. Give them a prominent place in the garden, along a path or near the entrance of the house to enjoy their fragrance with every passing. Hyacinths can easily be combined with other early bulbs such as 'Blue Shades' Anemones blanda, botanical tulips, or botanical crocuses. Their flowers are edible, raw or cooked, and have a slightly sticky texture. Depending on preferences, they can be candied or added to fruit salads. In the past, they were considered a delicacy and could be found under the name "candied Constantinople hyacinths".

 







 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 20 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Sweet, floral, fresh.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Foliage description Deciduous foliage in summer and winter

Botanical data

Genus

Hyacinthus

Species

x orientalis

Cultivar

Anna Liza

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant 'Anna Liza' Hyacinth bulbs in October-November, 8 to 10 cm deep and 15 to 20 cm apart. The soil should be deep, fertile, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, and well-drained. This plant appreciates well-decomposed manure and light, dry soils in the summer. It dislikes waterlogged soils in winter or summer. In very harsh climates, cover with leaf litter to protect the bulbs from extreme cold. Flowering occurs from February to April-May, depending on the varieties. After flowering, wait for the leaves to turn yellow and wilt before digging up the bulbs, which can be stored dry until they are replanted in the following autumn. Hyacinths can survive in the ground during winter if the temperature does not drop below -12/-15°C, depending on the varieties, and if the soil is permeable. The second-year flowering will generally be less beautiful than the first, but still very acceptable for border decoration. Pot cultivation is possible, following the same cultivation method, ensuring that the plant does not lack water during the growing season.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 25 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, light, fertile soil

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers to prevent the bulb from exhausting itself producing seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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