Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie'
hyacinth
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.
How to care for Hyacinthus orientalis Carnegie:
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.25m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans: Skin irritant; Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
