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hyacinth 'Aiolos'

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Aiolos'

Fragrant

Genus: Hyacinthus
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A bulbous perennial to around 25cm high with strap-shaped, glossy leaves and a dense cylindrical spike of fragrant, white flowers in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Protect container grown bulbs from excessive winter wet. See hyacinth cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets when dormant in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

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