Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Violet Smith'

Hyacinthusorientalis

Genus
Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)
Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Altos, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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