Hyacinthus orientalis 'Purple Star'
hyacinth
- 5 × bulbs | garden
- £6.99
- available to order from autumn 2024
- 15 × bulbs | garden
- £18.00 £20.97
- available to order from autumn 2024
Delivery options
- 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:16/17
The outer edges at the base of each trumpet-shaped flower has a metallic blue hue, which makes the rich mauve blooms look as though they have been dipped in blueberry syrup. This is a showy hyacinth, that will liven up the bedding display, particularly when planted with silvers or softer lilacs, pinks and blues. - 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
