Spring Beauty Hyacinth is a charming heirloom bulb that rewards patient fall planting with clouds of fragrant, double flowers in a cheerful bubblegum pink. This cultivar of Hyacinthus orientalis grows to a modest 8-12 inches tall and flowers in 70-85 days after the required cold period, thriving in hardiness zones 4-8. Plant bulbs in clusters of 10 or more in fall before the first hard frost, spacing them 3 inches apart, and you'll be rewarded come spring with intensely fragrant blooms that brighten partially shaded corners of the garden.
Partial Shade
Moderate
4-8
12in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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The defining feature of Spring Beauty is its double-flowered form and intense fragrance, which packs far more scent into each modest spike than single-flowered hyacinths. The bubblegum-pink color is vibrant without being garish, landing that sweet spot between playful and elegant. These bulbs demand clustering; a single bulb looks lonely, but ten or more planted together create the visual impact this variety was bred to achieve. The fragrance alone justifies the effort of planting in fall and waiting through winter for spring's reward.
Spring Beauty Hyacinth is grown as an ornamental spring bulb for garden borders, containers, and mass plantings. Gardeners value it primarily for its fragrant flowers, which are cut for indoor arrangements and enjoyed fresh in the garden. The intense perfume makes it especially popular for planting near entryways and seating areas where visitors can fully appreciate the scent.
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Plant bulbs directly in fall, from late September through November, before the first hard frost. Set bulbs 4 inches deep and 3 to 6 inches apart in well-draining soil. Water after planting to settle the soil around the bulbs.
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