Hyacinthus 'City of Haarlem' - flower bulb 14/16

Description
The Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem' (Hyacinthus orientalis) produces attractive, pale yellow, sweet-smelling 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 15–20 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 'City of Haarlem' are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Syrian Arab Republic to Turkey.

Frost hardiness
The Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem' 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 'City of Haarlem' 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
The pale yellow, funnel-shaped flowers of the Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem' appear in clusters from April to May. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, cottage garden, bee pasture