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- The different types of hyacinth
- The species of hyacinth
- Strongly scented spring flower in many colors
- Small overview of known varieties of hyacinth
- Tips & Tricks
There are many different hyacinth species in many colors
The different types of hyacinth
Hyacinths (Latin hyacinthus) are three different species of an onion plant, which belongs to the family of asparagus plants. Their distribution area extends from the Middle East to the northeast of Iran. Only one of them feels well in Central European climate.
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For the Central European gardener is only the species Hyacinthus orientalis with the subsp. orientalis of importance. Only she grows here in the gardens or is cultivated as a houseplant in the house.
Hyacinthus litwinovii occurs mainly in Turkmenistan and northern Iran. The distribution area of Hyacinthus transcaspicus extends from Turkmenistan to western Iran. Hyacinthus orientalis is native to Turkey. It has spread across Central Europe to Israel.
Strongly scented spring flower in many colors
The Hyacinthus orientalis is now available in over 100 different varieties. The color spectrum ranges from pure white to yellows and oranges to pink, violet and blue.
Normally, the onion forms only one inflorescence each. Some breeds also drive several flower stalks. They carry the suffix "multiflora". There are hyacinths with simple flowers as well as species whose flowers are filled.
The flower consists of a stalk, on which like small bunches of flowers are made, which consist of six identically shaped petals. In addition to the striking flowering, the scent of the hyacinth is unmistakable.
Small overview of known varieties of hyacinth
Hyacinths are particularly beautiful in the spring bed when you plant different colors next to each other. But also tone-on-tone plantings look very decorative and really tune in to spring.
Tips & Tricks
The wild species of the hyacinth have mostly bluish-colored flowers. The flower stems form far fewer single flowers than the new cultivated forms. They are not quite as high either.