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Hyacinthus x orientalis Multiflora Pink

Hyacinthus x orientalis Multiflora Pink
Garden Hyacinth, Common Hyacinth

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This hybrid hyacinth has the particularity of developing 8 to 12 stems bearing bright pink flowers. The spikes of multiflorous hyacinths are less dense than those of uniflorous varieties, but they have a more natural appearance and are equally fragrant. This bulbous plant, actually composed of several small hyacinth bulbs, is particularly well suited for cultivation in pots. In the garden, cultivate it in fertile and moist, but 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 Rose produces several flower spikes instead of the single one usually seen in hybrid hyacinths. The star-shaped flowers of this variety are a fairly bright pink, highly fragrant, and have excellent longevity. 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 pink and fragrant spikes, with a very natural appearance, this variety is particularly enhanced when planted in a wider pot than it is tall, placed as close to the house as possible. In the garden, grow it in fertile and moist, but well-drained, or even dry soil in summer. Outdoors, it flowers in the middle of the hyacinth season, in March-April.

 

While the Oriental Hyacinth is rarely cultivated nowadays, 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 the Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Alpes-Maritimes, and Lot-et-Garonne regions.

Initially, the Multiflora hyacinth, like all other Oriental hyacinths, has a large oval bulb. The trick is to prevent it from flowering and force it to produce multiple daughter bulbs that will feed off the mother bulb to form individual flower spikes. From spring onwards, this multiple bulb forms a cluster of bright green ribbon-like leaves, from which emerge, in March-April, 8 to 12 robust floral stems, 20 cm (8in) long, bearing loose spikes with several star-shaped flowers, with a thick and waxy substance that seems iridescent in full sunlight, blending different shades of pink, and a sweet fragrance. The foliage is deciduous in summer and reappears at the end of winter.

 

Among early flowering plants, the hyacinth is one of the few bulbs with large flowers. Reserve a special place for it on the terrace, balcony, in the garden, or even on a windowsill, close to the house, to enjoy its fragrance every time you pass by, as it is truly extraordinary when the sun warms the flowers. The multiflora hyacinth will bring colour to the garden, as well as a very natural touch to flower beds, unlike classic varieties that are sometimes considered a bit stiff and artificial. You can easily combine hyacinths 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 your preferences, you can crystallize them with sugar or incorporate them into fruit salads. In the past, they were considered a delicacy and could be found under the name of "candied Constantinople hyacinths."

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Hyacinthus x orientalis Multiflora Pink (Flowering) Flowering

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 Very 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 Pink

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Garden Hyacinth, Common Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference837201

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Planting and care

Plant in October or November, in a pot or in the ground, 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 in zone 8. It appreciates well-decomposed compost and light, dry soil in summer. It dislikes 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 wilt before digging up the bulbs, which will be stored dry until replanted in the following autumn. Hyacinths can survive in the ground during winter, as long as the temperature does not drop below -15°C (5°F) and the soil is permeable. The second year's flowering will generally be less beautiful than the first, but still very acceptable for border decoration. Growing in a pot is perfectly possible, following the same cultivation method, making sure 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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