In legend and romance, the white hyacinth has long been a dominant symbol of inspiration and beauty, not only for the purity of its blossoms and their exquisite form but also for its sublime fragrance — overwhelming to some but exotic and particularly delightful out of-doors. Good Advantage of Habit of Growth For decades, hyacinths … Read more
“That was the nicest Christmas present you could have given us,” our next-door neighbor said six weeks after December 25. “Our hyacinth is open now, and it is exquisite! We’ve had hyacinths given us already blooming before, but we’ve never had such fun as watching this one grow!” Other telephone calls followed in the next … Read more
The stiff 10-inch columns of red, pink, blue, purple, yellow, and white of the Dutch hyacinths make a good early spring color where you want formality. Hyacinths are also an easy subject to force into winter-time bloom in pots. Certain varieties are especially good for this, although almost any kind may be used. Another form … Read more
The summer hyacinth or galtonia has been grown in gardens for many years. Older gardeners perhaps know it as Hyacinthus, formerly called it, but many new gardeners are unfamiliar with this bulb which has always been admired for its beautiful flowers. Galtonia’s Notable Features Galtonia is a South African bulb belonging to the great family … Read more
Several years ago, our hyacinth shrubs (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) had a bountiful crop of seeds in the fall. So we decided to try growing some of these lovely plants from seed. Eventually, xanthoceras grow as high as 15′ feet. The 1″ inch flowers are white with a yellow or red blotch at the petal’s base. These … Read more
Imaginative home gardeners are discovering that the fragrant hyacinth with its rainbow set of colors need not be confined to formal beds as in Victorian times but lends itself to planting in many areas outdoors around the contemporary home. And for winter enjoyment and indoor decoration, hyacinth bulbs may be grown in pots of soil … Read more