Hyacinths: varieties and types with descriptions and characteristics, growing at home and in the open field

After a monotonous winter comes the springtime of bright and colorful flowers. And oriental hyacinths, due to the variety of varieties and colors, are the most desirable representatives of the flora for gardeners and gardeners. After all, the earlier flowering of these fragrant plants fills life with a variety of colors and fabulous aromas.

Main classification and characteristics of hyacinth

Perennial, bulbous plant, belongs to the asparagus family. The representative of the flora is a primrose, therefore it pleases with its bright colors and aromas already in the middle of spring. In the southern regions, hyacinths bloom even earlier.

The first bulbs of these beautiful flowers were brought to Russia in the 18th century. For a long time they were grown exclusively in greenhouse conditions, but at the beginning of the 20th century they began to be planted and bred in the open ground of the southern regions.

Thanks to the work of breeders, many varieties of the plant have been bred all over the world, but all of them are the closest relatives of the eastern hyacinth. It is this variety that is considered the progenitor of all hyacinths.

Also, varieties of Litvinov and Transcaspian hyacinths are very popular for their decorative qualities.

Oriental

Oriental hyacinth is a perennial plant. The height of the flower does not exceed 30 cm, the leaves are elongated, bright green. The peduncle is cylindrical in shape with a large number of flowers in the form of small bells. Each flowering cluster consists of 30-35 flowers. The active flowering period begins in mid-spring and lasts 2-3 weeks.

Oriental hyacinth differs in its color characteristics. Also, the plant is widely used for medical purposes and is used in cosmetology.

Hyacinth Litvinova

A small flower in its natural environment is found in the climatic conditions of Turkmenistan and Iran. Hyacinth Litvinova does not tolerate frost and temperature changes, therefore, in a temperate climate, it is grown as an annual plant, with a maximum height of 20 cm.

Each planted onion gives out two flower sprouts, elongated leaves, bright green color. Large flowers in the form of bells are collected in beautiful clusters. The main colors of this variety, from soft lilac to blue shades. Bloom time is mid-spring.

Transcaspian

The rarest plant species is the Trans-Caspian variety of a beautiful flower.

Important! Bulbs of this representative of the flora cannot be bought in specialized stores. Basically, the variety is distributed only through professional gardeners and collectors.

Trans-Caspian hyacinth does not tolerate cold winters and sharp frosts, so the flower is grown as an annual plant in open ground. But at home, this variety of hyacinth will be able to delight with its beauty for many years.

The period of active flowering falls on the middle of spring. Beautiful brushes made up of small bells come in bright blue and bluish hues.

Best varieties

Each type of hyacinth is divided into a large number of varieties, which in turn differ in flowering time, resistance to cold temperatures, external components and, of course, in colors. But, according to gardeners and professional florists, the most beautiful and exquisite is the Oriental hyacinth.

Blue and light blue

"Blue Giant" fully corresponds to its name. A tall blue flower with a luxurious inflorescence blooms in mid-spring. The period of active flowering begins in mid-spring and lasts 2-3 weeks, loves open sunny areas, but also blooms with great success in shady places in the garden.

Lush clusters of "Blue Jacket", bloom in the second half of March. Large blue inflorescences consist of 35-40 bells, which reach up to 4 cm in diameter.

In the early 2000s, breeders bred a new plant variety, "Peter Stuyvesant". The flower of saturated blue tones has a luxurious inflorescence, in which there are from 40-45 bells. With a small size of the peduncle itself, only 25cm, the bunch of inflorescence reaches 15-17cm.

Pink

Pink flower "Fondant" is resistant to frost and temperature extremes, often used for growing in industrial quantities. Clusters of inflorescences are large, up to 20 cm, the flowers themselves are in the form of bells from 4.5 to 5 cm in diameter.

Bright pink "Pink Pearl" opens the spring season of flowering hyacinths. Large flowers reach a diameter of 7 cm, so the inflorescence brushes seem dense and fluffy. "Tea Rose" is used to decorate flower beds and flower beds. Delicate, pink flowers have a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma.

White

"White Pearl" is a plant with large clusters of flowers, each containing 30 to 35 bells. The period of active flowering begins at the beginning of the spring period, and lasts from 3 to 4 weeks. The fragrance is sweet and persistent.

"Carnegie" is resistant to frost and temperature extremes, withstands severe winter colds down to -35 degrees. This representative of the flora is often used by florists for garden compositions. The flowering period falls on the middle of the spring period.

White hyacinth "Louvre" easily tolerates spring frosts, so it is suitable for planting in open ground in early spring. Plants consume a lot of sunlight and cannot tolerate strong drafts.

Red and Burgundy

The bright colors of the variety "Jan Bos" will decorate the spring garden with their lush raspberry-colored clusters. Dense inflorescences bloom in March, and delight with their aroma and festive appearance, for 2-3 weeks.

Early variety "Generale Pelissier" has bright red inflorescences. The brush is dense, each flower is 3-3.5 cm in diameter. The active flowering period under favorable weather conditions begins in March and lasts 2-3 weeks.

"Red Magic" is bright red with white streaks. Cluster-shaped inflorescences reach a size of 15-17 cm. Due to the large bell-shaped flowers, the plant becomes spherical.

A flower called "La Victoire" with bright crimson inflorescences, which consist of 60 bell-shaped flowers. Although the diameter of the flowers themselves is small, only 3 cm, but their frequency makes the plant voluminous and beautiful.

Important! The red hyacinth is a symbol of love and devotion. Therefore, planting a plant in a garden or garden, you protect your family hearth from betrayal and betrayal.

Lilac and purple

'Paul Harman' is a recent cultivar, but has already taken its place in gardens and home gardens around the world. The peduncle grows up to 25 cm, while the purple bells themselves are 4.5-5 cm in diameter, which gives volume and splendor to the plant.

Winter-hardy lilac flower "Miss Saigon" tolerates temperature changes well, therefore it is recommended for early planting in open ground.

The variety "Tofit" is distinguished by its large size. The height of the lilac flower sometimes exceeds 40 cm, and the inflorescences consist of 45 large flowers in the form of bells.

Purple hyacinth 'Bismarck' is considered an early winter-hardy variety. Plant height reaches 35cm.

Interesting! According to ancient traditions that have remained in Greece and India to this day, a girl pinning a flower of lilac or purple hyacinth to her hair declares her readiness for marriage.

Yellow apricot coral and orange

The late variety "Yellowstone" is distinguished by inflorescences with large yellow flowers. The plant is tall, from 35 to 40 cm, the clusters reach 6-8 cm in diameter. Bright, lemon "Yellow Queen" with an early flowering period and large inflorescences, will decorate any garden and vegetable garden at the very beginning of spring.

"Gypsy Queen" - a peach-colored plant. Dense, hard flowers are covered with a wax coating, which allows a long flowering period of the variety.

"Orange Bowen" bright, apricot colors, so it will become the center of the spring composition of the garden plot or flower bed.

Dark purple

"Menelik" is an unusual dark purple flower with black patches. Active flowering begins in mid-spring, and lasts 3-4 weeks. Peduncles grow up to 30 cm, and each inflorescence has 35 bell-shaped flowers.

Intense purple hyacinth "Royal Novi", recently bred. The perennial species grows up to 30-35 cm, the inflorescence brushes bloom with large flowers in the form of bells. There are up to 45 colors per brush.

Black

Work on the breeding of black varieties of hyacinth lasted 16 years, and ended in success. The flower "Midnight Mystique" was first presented in 2005. Since then, this type of plant has gained great popularity among gardeners and florists around the world.

Purple

Woodstock variety is distinguished by tall peduncles and large purple inflorescences with a lilac tint, so the plant is often used to decorate city flower beds and alleys of parks and squares. Active flowering begins in mid-March and lasts 3-4 weeks.

Purple Sensation Hyacinth is suitable for gardeners who love unusual, bright flowers. The plant has mixed lilac, lilac and purple hues, which allows it to stand out in the spring garden. A species with a pronounced aroma begins a period of active flowering in April.

Mix

Hyacinths of the "mix" variety will decorate home gardens and flower beds with a variety of bright colors and shades, and will also become the center of any floral composition. Flowers in the form of bells of various shades appear on one inflorescence.

Terry

Red crimson double flowers "Hollyhock" with an unobtrusive aroma, will decorate a garden plot or a flower bed in the garden. Due to their unusual aroma, plants of this variety are often used in cosmetics and perfume industries.

View with red terry inflorescences "Red Diamond" reaches a height of 30-35cm. Terry purple-blue inflorescences "Manhattan" will decorate the garden plot or flower bed. Plant size up to 30 cm, each brush has up to 35 bell-shaped flowers.

The terry hyacinth "Grotvorst" has a light lilac shade. The flower grows up to 30 cm, the inflorescences are not dense, with a pleasant, delicate aroma. Yellow double flower with cream shade "Sunflower", characterized by a late and long flowering period. The rich, sweet aroma of the plant is not for everyone due to its harshness.

Timely and proper care of beautiful spring flowers will allow you to enjoy a riot of colors and aromas throughout the spring.

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