Hyacinthus orientalis Grace Darling is new to my zone 9 garden this year so I don't have much expericence to report, yet. It bloomed tow...Read Moreard the later end of my hyacinth season this year. The light blue shade is so lovely and with a slight bit of purple/lilac on the tips when it opens. The dark anthers in a light flower are also special.
Interesting story that Grace Darling was the daughter of a lighthouse keeper up on the coast of Northumberland. During a mighty storm in 1838 she rowed an open boat over a mile out to a ship that was breaking up and rescued several people. She was such a popular folk heroine of the Victorian era that many plants were named after her.
Hyacinthus orientalis Grace Darling is new to my zone 9 garden this year so I don't have much expericence to report, yet. It bloomed tow...Read More