Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie'
hyacinth
- 5 × bulbs | garden
- £7.99 £1.60 each
- available to order from summer
- 15 × bulbs | garden
- £15.98 £1.07 each
- available to order from summer
Delivery options
- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 16/17
Deliciously scented, small bell-shaped flowers crowd the upright stems in mid-to-late spring above the rosettes of strappy foliage. 'carnegie' is an This elegant white hyacinth, that looks wonderful when planted out in a pot or window box or added to a bedding scheme in the border. Make sure you plant them near an entrance or pathway so you can enjoy their fragrance each time you pass.
Using gloves, plant bulbs outdoors 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart in early or mid-autumn. Cut off the flower stalk at the base when the flowers fade. Once the foliage has died back, outdoor bulbs can be left in the ground to flower the following year.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
