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Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Pink Royale'

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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1violetheart

Lawrenceville, GA | March 2009 | positive

Love the color on this one! Fully covered with blooms and bright color. Blooms early to mid March in zone 8. Tolerates flash snow fall up...Read More

chrisw99

Los Altos, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2007 | positive

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Royale' is a double mid pink. It blooms late--mid March in my Zone 9 garden. It has been very reliable and...Read More

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