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
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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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