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amethyst hyacinth

Brimeura amethystina

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Brimeura
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: Spanish hyacinth

About this plant

A perennial bulb to 20cm in height, with narrow leaves and pale to deep blue, bell-shaped flowers 1cm in length, in a loose raceme

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil and plant 5cm deep in autumn

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or by division of clumps in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years