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Hyacinthus orientalis Red Glory

Hyacinthus x orientalis Red Glory
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

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This variety produces large, fragrant spikes loaded with dark red, eye-catching star-shaped flowers. It blooms in March-April in the garden, February if forced indoors.
Flower size
13 cm
Height at maturity
20 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 September to October
Recommended planting time October to November
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Flowering time March to April
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Description

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Red Glory' is a variety of hyacinth that stands out with its beautiful dark pink-red colour, close to magenta. Its beautiful flowering in solidly built, fragrant spikes can be seen from afar in the garden. It can be forced indoors for winter flowering to bring a beautiful touch of fragrance and colour to the house. It is an easy-to-grow bulb in fertile, well-drained soil, even dry in summer.

The Oriental Hyacinth, the natural species that has given rise to countless cultivars highly appreciated by gardeners, is no longer cultivated much. 

The 'Red Glory' hyacinth, just like it, now belongs to the Asparagaceae family. This variety was introduced to the horticultural market by Markglory (Netherlands) in 2013. It has a large rounded bulb and forms a clump of bright green ribbon-like leaves from spring, from which a robust, purplish flower stem emerges in March-April, measuring 20 cm in length. The stout floral spike measures about 13 cm in height. It is composed of 53 star-shaped flowers, with a thick, waxy substance, measuring 4.5 mm in diameter. Their colour is precisely described as follows: dark pink-red with a light blue-pink edge. Interior: dark pink-red, transitioning to light blue-pink towards the edges. violet flower stem with a green base. The foliage is deciduous in summer; it reappears in late winter.

Among early bloomers, 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. It will create spots of colour in your flower beds at a time of year when the garden begins to awaken. Hyacinths can easily be paired with other early bulbs such as grape hyacinths or Greigii tulips. Their flowers are edible, raw or cooked, and have a slightly sticky texture. They can be candied or added to fruit salads. The 'Red Glory' hyacinth is particularly enhanced when paired with early white tulips like 'White Marvel'.

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Hyacinthus orientalis Red Glory (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 13 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, sweet, floral, fresh
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description The flowers of the hyacinth are visited by bees and bumblebees.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Hyacinthus

Species

x orientalis

Cultivar

Red Glory

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference22540

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Planting and care

Plant the 'Red Glory' hyacinth bulbs in October-November, 8 to 10 cm deep and 15 to 20 cm apart. The soil should be deep, fertile, and well-drained. This plant appreciates well-decomposed manure and light, dry soils in the summer. It dislikes waterlogged soils in winter. In very harsh climates, cover with leaf litter to protect 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 replanting in the following autumn. Hyacinths can survive in the ground during winter if the temperature does not drop below -15°C and 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 September to October
Recommended planting time October to November
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
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, deep soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers so that the bulb does not exhaust itself producing seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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