Botanical Name: Hyacinth
Common Name: Hyacinth Aliases: UNKNOWN Native to: Asia Sentiment & Symbolism: Playfulness and Energy Buying Tips: If in potted form buy when bulb spikes and begins to show color. Cut hyacinth will normally show color on 80% of buds. Color Message: UNKNOWN Vase Life: 5 to 7 days (Cut) The pleasantly fragrant hyacinth was first taken to Europe in the 16th century where they were cultivated by the Dutch. Hyacinths come in gorgeous purples, blues, yellow, pink white and red.
Very easy to grow and force indoors. Hyacinth which are forced indoors must be planted in the ground in subsequent seasons. |