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- The large family of hyacinths
- Other members of the hyacinth family
- Only the hyacinth (hyacinthus) is bred
- Cultivate the wild forms of hyacinth plants in the garden
- Attention: danger of poisoning!
- Tips & Tricks
The hyacinth is just one of the numerous hyacinths
The large family of hyacinths
Until not so long ago, the hyacinths (hyacinthus) formed a separate genus in botany as a member of the family of hyacinths. Through rearrangements, the spring flowers are now considered only as a subfamily of asparagus plants (asparagaceae).
Other members of the hyacinth family
There are numerous plant species, which are counted among the hyacinth plants. This includes:
Many of the hyacinth family subfamily plants are popularly referred to simply as hyacinths.
The best known species are Scilla and Muscari, which are native to our latitudes and very often occur wild in gardens. But also in forest and field rains occur the small spring flowers.
Only the hyacinth (hyacinthus) is bred
Hardly any of the wild-awake species of the hyacinth family is bred as the hyacinth (hyacinthus) and cultivated for home and garden cultivation.
The wild forms develop almost exclusively blue or white-blue flowers. The hyacinth was originally only in these colors. Only through breeding varieties were developed in many other colors.
This also applies to the scent. The small spring flowers usually smell light, while the scent of the hyacinth is very intense.
Cultivate the wild forms of hyacinth plants in the garden
The wild forms of hyacinths can be kept relatively easy in the garden. Once set or seeded, they come back every year. The pretty spring flowers do not need much care.
Since they bloom very early, the location plays virtually no role.The trees are not leafy at this time, so the spring flowers get enough light and sun everywhere.
The small members of the family of hyacinth plants are therefore very good for Verwildern in the garden. They cover bare spots in spring and provide the first color in the flowerbed.
Attention: danger of poisoning!
All members of the hyacinth family are slightly toxic. Caution should be exercised with children and pets when these plants grow in the garden.
Tips & Tricks
Common to all hyacinths is their high benefit as bee pasture in spring. Especially with the original forms, the flowers are often the first food that insects find after the winter break outdoors.