Hyacinthus orientalis
Hyacinth
Common names: Garden hyacinth
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Description
The hyacinth captivates in March and April with dense flower spikes in blue, pink, white and violet and an intense sweet fragrance. It is suitable for beds, pots and pre-culture in a glass on the windowsill. In the garden the flower heads become looser and more natural from year to year.
Care instructions
Plant the bulbs in September and October about 15 cm deep in well‑drained soil at a sunny spot. Wear gloves when planting, as the bulb skins can irritate the skin. Allow the foliage to die back after flowering. In heavy, wet soils the bulbs may rot; a drainage layer of sand in the planting hole helps.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
particularly well establishedAsparagus and tomato benefit from each other. The tomato keeps the asparagus beetle away, and the asparagus repels threadworms that harm the tomato.
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Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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