Dutch Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Hollyhock')

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Other: Contact with bulbs may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Uses
Cut Flower, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant
Bees
Containers
Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Flower Color
Other: Raspberry red; Crimson-red; Cherry-red; Deep pinkish-red, Red
Flower Time
Spring
Flowers
Fragrant, Showy
Leaves
Spring ephemeral
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
7-11 inches
Propagation: Seeds
Other info: can take many years for hyacinths to go from seeds to bloom, Start indoors
Detailed Information

The Dutch Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), including the ‘Hollyhock’ cultivar, originates from the **Eastern Mediterranean region**, specifically:

* **Turkey**
* **Syria**
* **Lebanon**
* **Israel**
* **Iran**

While it’s called “Dutch” Hyacinth, that refers to the Netherlands’ historical and continued role in the **cultivation and hybridization** of the plant into the many forms we know today. The Dutch are famous for bulb cultivation, and hyacinths have been extensively bred there for centuries. However, the *wild* Hyacinthus orientalis is native to the Eastern Mediterranean.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots