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Hyacinthus x orientalis Multiflora Blue

Hyacinthus x orientalis Multiflora Blue
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

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This hybrid hyacinth has the characteristic of developing 8 to 12 stems bearing blue flowers. The spikes of multiflorous hyacinths are less dense than those of uniflorous varieties, but they have a more natural appearance and are just as fragrant. This bulbous plant, actually composed of several small hyacinth bulbs, is particularly well-suited for pot cultivation. In the garden, cultivate it in fertile and moist, yet well-drained soil, even dry in summer. Outdoors, it blooms in the middle of the hyacinth season, in March-April.
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 October to November
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Description

The Hyacinthus Multiflora Blue is a hybrid hyacinth that has the peculiarity of developing several stems bearing flowers instead of just one like regular hyacinths. The star-shaped flowers of this variety are a fairly deep blue with a white edge. A special cultivation technique allows multiflora hyacinths to produce multiple daughter bulbs capable of flowering at the same time. Forming a beautiful cluster of light blue and fragrant spikes, with a very natural appearance, this variety is particularly showcased in a wider pot than it is tall. In the garden, cultivate it in fertile and fresh, but well-drained, even dry soil in summer. Outdoors, it blooms in the middle of the hyacinth season, in March-April.

 

While the Oriental Hyacinth is almost no longer 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 naturalized in France in Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Alpes-Maritimes, and Lot-et-Garonne.

The Multiflora hyacinth initially has, like all other Oriental hyacinths, a large ovate bulb. The trick is to prevent it from flowering in order to force it to produce multiple daughter bulbs that will feed on the mother bulb to each form a floral spike. This multiple bulb forms a cluster of bright green ribbon-like leaves from spring, from which emerge, in March-April, 8 to 12 robust dark-coloured floral stems, 20 cm (8in) long, with loose spikes bearing several star-shaped flowers, with a thick and waxy substance, medium blue in colour, finely edged with white and a slightly darker center, and a sweet fragrance. The foliage is deciduous in summer and reappears at the end of winter.

 

Among early bloomers, the hyacinth is one of the few bulbs with large flowers. Reserve a prominent place for it on the terrace, balcony, garden, or even on a windowsill, not far from the house to enjoy its fragrance with every passing, as it is truly extraordinary when the sun warms the flowers. The multiflora hyacinth will bring colour to the garden, but also a very natural touch to flower beds, unlike classic varieties that are sometimes considered a bit stiff and artificial. They can easily be combined with other early bulbs such as Chionodoxas, hybrid crocuses, or early-flowering Tulipa humilis. Their flowers are edible, both raw and cooked, and have a slightly mucilaginous texture. Depending on preferences, they can be crystallized with sugar or added to fruit salads. In the past, they were a delicacy that could be found under the name of "candied Constantinople hyacinths".

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Hyacinthus x orientalis Multiflora Blue (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour blue
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 medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Hyacinthus

Species

x orientalis

Cultivar

Multiflora Blue

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference837191

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Planting and care

Plant in October-November, in a pot or in open ground, burying the bulbs 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) deep and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) apart. The soil should be deep, fertile, slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline, but well-drained. This plant is hardy in zone 8. It appreciates well-decomposed manure and light, dry soils in summer. It dreads 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 open 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 very acceptable for border decoration. Growing in pots is perfectly 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 October to November
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 20 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, deep soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Eliminate the faded flowers to prevent the bulb from exhausting itself by 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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