Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem' (Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem')
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0.1m max. spread |
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0.3m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'
Other names: Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem'
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Genus: Hyacinthus
Variety or cultivar: 'City of Haarlem' _ 'City of Haarlem' is a bulbous perennial with dark-green, strap-shaped leaves and a densly-packed spike of fragrant, yellow, bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: May cause skin irritation and if ingested may cause severe discomfort.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods: Offsets. REGISTER to read more...
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Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem' (Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation: Plant bulbs 10cm deep in autumn in fertile, moist, free draining soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. If growing in containers, ensure they do not become waterlogged.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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