How to tend a Hyacinthus orientalis

Also known as: Scilla coronaria Salisb., Hyacinthus orientalis subsp. albulus (Jord.) Nyman, Hyacinthus orientalis subsp. provincialis (Jord.) K.Richt., Hyacinthus orientalis f. pleniflorus Moldenke

Watering

Water thoroughly only when soil is dry, in every 4-5 days

Sunlight

Long-day plant, put in sunny places, but avoid strong sunlight at noon

Soil

Peat and perlite mixed

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove the withered parts on the ground after flowering, leaving bulbs for germination in the next year

About this plant

Origin
Holland
Category
Hyacinthaceae, Hyacinthus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 16-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-April, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
blue, pink, white, yellow, purple, yellow, crimson, red
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