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hyacinth 'China Pink'

Hyacinthus orientalis 'China Pink'

Fragrant

Genus: Hyacinthus
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'China Pink' is a bulbous perennial, to 30cm tall, with dark-green, strap-shaped leaves and, in spring, a dense cylindrical spike of fragrant, soft pink flowers

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 FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth 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

Can suffer from damage by slugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticConservatory

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