With their combination of vibrant colour and intoxicating fragrance, these gorgeous hyacinths energise the early spring garden after the grey winter months. Hyacinth ‘Breeder’s Selection’ boasts robust, densely packed flower spikes that burst into a symphony of rich hues – from deep purples and blues, delicate apricots, to radiant pinks and whites. Plant them along the front of borders and into containers and window boxes near the house where you can inhale their heavenly aroma. Once planted, these perennial hyacinths will flower year after year. Height: 20cm (8″). Spread: 15cm (6″).
Growing Information
Grow hyacinths in moist, fertile well drained soil in sun or semi shade. Plant hyacinth bulbs approximately 10cm (4″) deep and at a distance of 8cm (3″) apart. To grow hyacinths for indoor displays, plant them in containers of bulb fibre or potting compost with the tip of the bulb just visible above the soil surface. Position them in a cool garage or other well ventilated, dark position at a maximum temperature of 7°C (44°F) for around 6 weeks. Water bulbs only when necessary in order to keep the compost moist. When the growing shoots reach a height of 3cm (1″), move the containers to a cool bright position indoors.
