Delicate soft-pink blooms of Hyacinthus orientalis Pink Surprise will make a delightful and fragrant addition to your spring pots and garden edges. Masses of beautiful, candyfloss-pink star-shaped flowers appear in mid-spring on blue-tinged stems and foliage up to 25cm high and are loved by bees who cannot resist their perfume.Pick the blooms when just one third of the flowers are open if you wish to bring into the home to enjoy their beauty and perfume. The fragrance can be quite strong so consider where you place your vase or arrangement!Plant the bulbs 10cm deep in moist, well-drained soil in autumn, adding a handful of grit for drainage and you will be rewarded with a glorious show in early spring.The hyacinth flower traditionally represents peace, commitment, and beauty. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a divine hero and the lover of Apollo.Preferring partial shade, Hyacinthus orientalis Pink Surprise make a gorgeous addition to other spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and narcissi, particularly stunning when paired with Hyacinthus orientalis Delft Blue.
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