Back to the catalogueFlowerHyacinthHyacinthus orientalisMore infoFact sheetA bulbous plant with a compact spike of intensely fragrant flowers, available in white, pink, blue and violet.CategoryFlowerCare levelModerateSowing / repottingAutumn to winterHarvest / best momentLate winter to springIdeal spotSeasonal pots, entrances, cool courtyards, bright windowsills and fragrant spring displays.hyacinthflower spikeperfumebulbspringsensory attentionCareNeeds a cold spell, plenty of light and moderate watering without soaking the bulb. Keep it out of very warm rooms to extend the flowering.Culinary usesNot edible; keep strictly as an ornamental.Did you knowIts scent can transform a small room and bring attention back to the present, though not everyone perceives fragrance in the same way.WarningsThe bulb is toxic if eaten and can irritate the skin. Wear gloves when handling and keep away from children and pets.More Flower plantsFlowerKalanchoeKalanchoe blossfeldianaEasyFlowerWax begoniaBegonia semperflorensEasyFlowerBougainvilleaBougainvillea glabraModerateFlowerSafflowerCarthamus tinctoriusModerate