WOW! Plant Fat Tuesday, and you'll have a celebration of color next spring. A stunning combo in hyacinths.
Daffodils may be the symbol of spring. Tulips add dramatic color. But its the hyacinths that bring the perfume. One of the most powerfully fragranced blooms in the flower kingdom is the justly famous Dutch hyacinth--the result of hundreds of years of hybridizing a lovely little wildflower from Turkey--now an upright torch of incredible color and unmatched perfume.
Plant your hyacinth bulbs close together for a dramatic display, either in groups of one color or as a rainbow of several shades. Many gardeners think they look best in close groups of 3, 5 or more. Hyacinths must have good drainage, so be sure to plant them where they'll never be in standing water. With some shade, the flowers will last longer than in full sun. And next spring, don't forget to stop and smell the hyacinths!
More Information
SKU |
AM003419 |
Common Name |
Hyacinth Fat Tuesday Mix |
Botanical Name |
Hyacinthus orientalis Fat Tuesday Mix |
Zones |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Mature Height |
12 inches |
Mature Height |
10-12" tall |
Bulb Spacing |
6 bulbs per sq. ft. |
Bulb Size |
15-16 cm |
Planting Depth |
Plant 6" deep |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Spring, Mid - Late Spring |
Bloom Time |
Mid spring |
Advantages |
Deer Resistant, Bee Friendly, Easy to Grow, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good for Containers, Good for Forcing |
Soil Type |
Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Average, Well Draining |
Item Package Size |
Bag of 6 |
Ships As |
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Planting Time |
Fall |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
No |