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Beginner
skill rating |
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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 'Hollyhock'
Other names: Hyacinth 'Hollyhock'
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Genus: Hyacinthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Hollyhock' _ 'Hollyhock' is a bulbous perennial with dark-green, strap-shaped leaves and a densly-packed spike of double, fragrant, bright crimson flowers in spring.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Hollyhock' is: Deciduous
Flower: Crimson 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.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Hollyhock' (Hyacinth 'Hollyhock') 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.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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