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Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Carnegie'

Hyacinthusorientalis

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Genus
Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)
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Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Los Altos, California

Littleton, Colorado

Wheaton, Illinois

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Florence, Mississippi

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Coshocton, Ohio

, Ontario

Clarksville, Tennessee

Salt Lake City, Utah

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eolivas103
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | February 2014 | positive

May be my favorite Hyacinth and I am sure it is my biggest. I have grown it 3 years now and it comes back strong each year. The stock i...Read More

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Sunny_Crimea
| March 2010 | neutral

Hybridized by J.W.A.& A.Lefeber, 1935

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ladyrowan
Garberville, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | positive

Introduced in 1951, a beautiful pure-white flower stalk.

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