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Hyacinthus x orientalis Purple Sensation

Hyacinthus x orientalis Purple Sensation
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

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Hello, beautiful bulbs, planted right away, I await the spring, and their fragrance.

martine, 11/10/2021

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The single and fragrant flowers of this hyacinth, gathered in a dense cluster, display an unusual deep purple-violet hue, which adds to the infinite range of pastel or intense shades available in these bulbous plants. This variety blooms in March in the garden, in the heart of winter indoors.
Flower size
3 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 Hyacinth or Hyacinthus orientalis Purple Sensation is a very hardy variety that offers clusters of simple and fragrant flowers with a deep purple-violet colour, which is unusual for hybrid hyacinths with their infinite shades. Dark purple, straw yellow, or ultramarine blue allow for variety. A bulb ready to bloom, planted in a pot or directly in water, will perfume a room for hours on end.

 

If the Orient Hyacinth is almost no longer cultivated, this graceful species with its small spikes of blue flowers, native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, has given rise to countless cultivars called Dutch Hyacinths, highly appreciated in gardens for their delicately fragrant spring flowering or in floristry for their forcing ability. This botanical species is naturalized in France in the Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Alpes-Maritimes, and Lot-et-Garonne.

The Purple Sensation hyacinth, like it, belongs to the family of hyacinthaceae, or asparagaceae. It has a large oval bulb and forms from spring onwards a clump of bright green ribbon-like leaves, from which emerges, in March-April, a robust floral stem, 20 cm (8in) long, bearing 30 to 40 star-shaped flowers, 2 to 4cm (1 to 2in) long, tightly packed together, with a thick and waxy texture, purple-violet in colour, and fragrant. The flowering is nectar-rich, attracting butterflies. It is accompanied by deciduous foliage, disappearing in summer and reappearing in late winter. It consists of bright green leaves, 15 to 35 cm (6 to 14in) long, ensate in shape (flat, narrow, long, upright, and pointed). The hyacinth reaches a height of 25-30 cm (10-12in) at maturity.

 

Among early blooms, the hyacinth is one of the few bulbs with large flowers. The Purple Sensation Hyacinth, well suited to our cold winters, can be grown in border beds as well as in pots or vases. In the ground, it will renew itself for several years. In a pot, it will only last for one season. Reserve a prime spot for it in the garden, not far from the entrance of the house, to enjoy its fragrance with every passing. It will bring spectacular splashes of colour to your flower beds. Hyacinths can easily be paired with other early bulbs such as Chionodoxas, Ipheions, Zephyranthes, hybrid crocuses, or early-flowering Tulips. Their flowers are edible, raw or cooked, and reveal 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 that could be found under the name of "candied Constantinople hyacinths."

 

 




 

Plant habit

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

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time March
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, sweet, floral, fresh.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Hyacinthus

Species

x orientalis

Cultivar

Purple Sensation

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference576381

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Planting and care

Plant in October-November by burying the bulbs 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) deep and spacing them 15 or 20 cm (6 or 8in) apart. In harsh climates, cover with litter to protect from extreme cold. Flowering takes place in April-May. After flowering, wait for the leaves to turn yellow and wilt before digging up the bulbs, which should be stored in a dry place until replanting in the following autumn. The second year's flowering will generally be less beautiful than the first, but still very acceptable for filling flower beds. Pot cultivation is possible. Hyacinth Tip: Among early bloomers, the hyacinth is one of the few bulbs with large flowers. Reserve a prime spot for it in your garden. It will bring spectacular bursts of color to your flower beds. Our tip: mix your hyacinths with other early bulbs like chionodoxas or early Tulipa humilis.

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
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, deep, fertile soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the fruits formed after flowering to prevent bulb exhaustion.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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