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Hyacinths are fragrant flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, native to the area of the eastern Mediterranean from the south of Turkey to Israel.
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They are easy to grow and come back year after year when planted in the fall.
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They require at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day
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and are toxic to humans and pets.
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Hyacinths were introduced to Europe in the 16th century and the Dutch had bred more than 2,000 cultivars by the 18th century.
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They produce showy flowers in shades of blue, purple, white, pink, and red.
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Hyacinth is also a divine hero and a lover of Apollo from Greek mythology.
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The Dutch, or common hyacinth of house and garden culture (H. orientalis, native to Southwest Asia) was so popular in the 18th century that over 2,000 cultivars were grown in…
Hyacinth (plant) - Wikipedia
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Planted in the fall, hyacinths bloom in midspring, filling the garden with a burst of pastel colors when most of the garden is just waking up. Their fragrance is so intoxicating that they’ve been called “nature’s perfume.” Like most perennial bulbs, they’re easy to grow and come back year after year!
Hyacinths: Planting and Caring for Hyacinth Flowers | The Old Farmer's ...
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Hyacinths are a popular and easy-to-grow perennial spring flower that come in a variety of colors and sizes. They are best planted in the fall and have a moderate growth rate, and should be given at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day. They are toxic to humans and pets, and should be kept out of the reach of kids and critters, as they are toxic to humans and pets.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hyacinth - The Spruce
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Hyacinths are native to Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. Introduced to Europe in the 16th century, hyacinth became so popular that the Dutch — those lovers of bulb flowers — had bred more than 2,000 cultivars by the 18th century.
Hyacinths are perennials, so you can plant them once and they'll come back every spring.
Hyacinths: How to Plant and Care for Hyacinth | HGTV
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Hyacinthus orientalis, or the common hyacinth, is a fragrant flowering plant that blooms in early to mid-spring. Hyacinths produce showy flowers in shades of blue, purple, white, pink, and red. The flowers appear in thick clusters on tall spikes; each spike is filled with small, deeply fragrant, bell-shaped blooms.
Hyacinth Flower: How to Grow and Care for Hyacinth Plant - Southern Living
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Hyacinths bloom in early to mid-spring, at the same time as daffodils. Once the leaves start to emerge, it takes about 3 weeks for the flowers to open. Each hyacinth …
All About Hyacinths - Longfield Gardens
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