Hyacinthus 'Aiolos' - flower bulb 14/16

Description
The Hyacinth 'Aiolos' (Hyacinthus orientalis) produces attractive, white, pink, purple and blue, pleasantly fragrant flowers from April to May. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position. This upright plant usually reaches a height of 20–40 cm and spreads up to 15 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Hyacinth 'Aiolos' are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey.

Frost hardiness
The Hyacinth 'Aiolos' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Hyacinth 'Aiolos' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden trumpet narcissus.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Aiolos' produces white, pink, lilac and blue, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. These give off a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, cottage garden, bee pasture