Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Woodstock'

Hyacinthusorientalis

Genus
Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)
Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
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
Magenta (pink-purple)
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 fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
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

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Logansport, Indiana

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Belleville, Michigan

Englishtown, New Jersey

Concord, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

, Ontario

Salt Lake City, Utah

Buffalo, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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R
Clawson, MI | April 2015 | negative

Don't know why my experience with Woodstock is so different from everyone else s but my results are disappointing. Two autumns ago I plan...Read More

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Concord, NC | February 2013 | positive

This is our favorite hyacinth as well. It is the most wonderful magenta color thats bright and vibrant, its unlike the usual pastel laven...Read More

S
Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | August 2009 | positive

This is my favorite Hyacinth. The color is truly unique, far from the pastel palate of most. In combinations it looks best with bright o...Read More

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Englishtown, NJ (Zone 6b) | December 2005 | positive

This hyancith has the most intense magenta coloring. The jewel tone of the flower is striking in early spring.

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