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Hyacinthus orientalis 'China Pink'
A favourite of mine in soft, smoky vintage silk pink – lovely. More
| 5 bulbs 260936-5 | £5.50 |
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| 15 bulbs 260936-15 | £13.95 |
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A favourite of mine in soft, smoky vintage silk pink – lovely.
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| Genus | Hyacinthus |
| Group/Species | orientalis |
| Variety | China Pink |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Hyacinth |
| Border Position | Container Garden |
| Bulb Size | 15/16 |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 30cm (12in) |
| Spacing | Plant 8-10cm (3-4in) deep,15cm (6in) apart. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant with the bulb two thirds in, one third out of the soil. Or place in an bulb forcer with the roots in water. |
| Care Tips | Propogate them by dividing clumps in early autumn. Add potash in spring. If soil is poorly drained add at least 4cm grit. Wear gloves when handling hyacinth bulbs as they may irritate the skin. |
| Flowering | March - April |
| Vase Life | Arrange hyacinths in a narrow, deep, stem-supporting vase, and add bleach to their water, changing it every two or three days, (adding more bleach each time), they should last a fortnight. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice
How to make napkin rings from hyacinth flowers and cranberries
This simple decoration is perfect at Christmas time, and is lovely, fun homemade craft idea.
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Hyacinthus orientalis 'China Pink' reviews
Average based on 3 reviews
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Davies The flowers were a lovely colour,smelled good |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Charlotte Very healthy and strong flowers. |
Perfectly pale pink - and huge
Reviewed 29th April 2018 by Heather McSherry I planted these beauties in two small turquoise ceramic pots with a handful of miniature lemon narcissi into a compost and gravel mix with a few comfrey pellets thrown in. What a delightful combination. I underestimated the size of the hyacinths - huge, fat, tall, robust, perfectly formed, in the most delicate shade of pink. I ended up cutting them after nearly a couple of weeks in full bloom to save them from overcrowding/ staking, and enjoyed a few more days of their scent indoors. Then I planted out the remainder of the containers as a cluster in a border with fingers crossed for Spring 19. Already on my wish list for Autumn 18 - in bigger numbers and larger pots. Best hyacinths I've ever planted, or indeed seen in 'professional' gardens. |
