Hyacinth

  • Botanical Name:   Hyacinthus
  • Common Name:   Hyacinth
  • Native to:   Mediterranean
  • Aliases:   UNKNOWN

    • Floral Message

    The Hyacinth speaks the language of flowers by conveying the message of Playfulness and Energy.

    History and Lore about the Hyacinth

    Hyacinth bloom in the summer and fall and should be planted in areas that receive morning sun and afternnon shade. Among The pleasantly fragrant hyacinth was first taken to Europe in the 16th century where they were cultivated by the Dutch.

    Interesting Facts about the Hyacinth

    Very easy to grow and force indoors. Hyacinth which are forced indoors must be planted in the ground in subsequent seasons. If in potted form buy when bulb spikes and begins to show color. Cut hyacinth will normally show color on 80% of buds. Hyacinths come in gorgeous purples, blues, yellow, pink white and red.