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Hyacinthus x orientalis Pink Pearl

Hyacinthus x orientalis Pink Pearl
Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

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Variety awarded by the prestigious R.H.S in England for its beautiful clusters of single, iridescent flowers, in a vivid pink tinged with fuchsia and edged with pale pink, with a delightful fragrance. Its flowers, which hold up well both in the garden and in a vase, bloom in spring, in March-April. Pair it with Anemone blanda for a blossoming spring!
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
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Description

The 'Pink Pearl' Hyacinth or Hyacinthus orientalis is an excellent variety of hybrid hyacinth, awarded by the prestigious R.H.S in England for its numerous qualities. Its beautiful clusters, where many single star-shaped flowers are tightly packed, are a vibrant pink tinged with fuchsia, with each petal edged in pale pink. Their thick and waxy texture appears iridescent in full sunlight. Its flowers, both in the garden and in a vase, fill the garden or terrace with fragrance from the first warm days of spring. This variety is particularly suited to forcing for winter flowering indoors.

While Hyacinthus orientalis is no longer widely cultivated, this species native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions has given rise to countless cultivars highly appreciated in gardens for their delightful spring flowering, or in floristry for their suitability for forcing. This botanical species can be found naturalised in parts of Europe.

The 'Pink Pearl' hyacinth, like the species, belongs to the hyacinthaceae or asparagaceae family. It is a variety dating back to 1922, still widely planted in gardens. It has a large oval bulb and forms a clump of wide, bright green ribbon-like leaves from spring onwards. From March to April, a robust floral stem, 20-25 cm (8-10in) long, emerges, bearing 20 to 40 star-shaped flowers with a thick, translucent texture in various shades of pink with a sweet fragrance. The foliage is deciduous in summer and reappears in late winter.

Among early flowerings, the hyacinth is one of the few bulbs with large flowers. Give it a prominent place in the garden, not far from the entrance of the house, to enjoy its fragrance with every passing. It will bring spectacular splashes of colour to your borders. Hyacinths can easily be paired with other early bulbs such as Chionodoxas, Anemone blanda, botanical crocuses, or early-flowering Tulipa humilis. Their flowers are edible, raw or cooked, and have a slightly mucilaginous texture. Depending on preference, they can be candied or added to fruit salads. In the past, they were a delicacy that could be found under the name of "candied Constantinople hyacinths".

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Hyacinthus x orientalis Pink Pearl (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 20 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, sweet, floral, fresh.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hyacinthus

Species

x orientalis

Cultivar

Pink Pearl

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference576371

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Planting and care

Plant the 'Pink Pearl' Hyacinth in October or November by burying the bulbs 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) deep and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) apart. The soil should be deep, fertile, slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline, but well-drained. This plant appreciates well-decomposed manures and light, dry soils in summer. It fears waterlogged soils in winter. In very harsh climates, cover with mulch to protect the bulbs from severe cold. Flowering takes place from February to April-May, depending on the varieties. After flowering, wait for the leaves to turn yellow and wither before digging up the bulbs, which will be stored in a dry place until they are replanted in the following autumn. Hyacinths can survive in the ground in winter if the temperature does not drop below -12/-15°C (10.4/5°F), depending on the varieties, and if the soil is permeable. The second-year flowering will generally be less beautiful than the first, but still very acceptable for border planting. Pot cultivation is possible, following the same cultivation method, ensuring that the plant does not lack water during the growing season.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to December
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, deep, fertile soil.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers to prevent the plant from exhausting itself by producing seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, May
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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