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Mixed Hyacinth (Hyacinth orientalis) is a spring-blooming hybrid that brings early color to gardens and containers across zones 3 through 10. These upright bulbs reach 10 to 14 inches tall and display multi-colored blooms in early spring, typically 100 to 109 days after fall planting. Non-GMO hybrids that are deer and rabbit resistant, mixed hyacinths thrive in full sun and work equally well in garden beds or pots, making them a reliable choice for gardeners seeking reliable, fragrant spring interest.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-10
18in H x ?in W
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Multi-colored spring blooms emerge reliably from fall-planted bulbs, with flowers appearing in the early season after roughly 100 days of winter dormancy. These hybrids tolerate a remarkable hardiness range, persisting as perennials in zones 3 through 8 while also thriving as annuals in zones 9 and 10 when pre-cooled bulbs are chosen. The compact 10 to 14-inch height and natural deer and rabbit resistance make them equally at home in garden borders, foundation plantings, or container arrangements where their fragrant spikes can be enjoyed up close.
Mixed hyacinths are grown primarily for their fragrant spring flower displays in garden beds and containers. The multi-colored blooms are frequently used in early spring bouquets and border plantings, where their upright habit and dense flower spikes create visual impact during the transition from winter to warmer seasons.
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Plant bulbs outdoors in fall, typically October through November depending on your region, at a depth of 4 to 6 inches. Bulbs should be placed 6 inches apart in full sun locations with well-draining soil. In zones 9 and 10, use pre-cooled bulbs and plant them as soon as they arrive to give them maximum winter chill time.
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