Hyacinthus orientalis 'Fondant'
hyacinth
- 5 × bulbs | garden
- £6.99
- available to order from autumn 2024
- 10 + 5 FREE bulbs | garden
- £13.98 £20.97
- available to order from autumn 2024
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No.2 compost to one part sharp grit)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size:15/16
Fondant has a flowerspike which is crowded with flaring, bell-shaped flowers that have a deliciously sweet scent. The petals are a soft shade of apple blossom pink, becoming paler towards the outer edge. - Garden care: Using gloves plant bulbs 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 15cm (6in) apart in early or mid-autumn.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
