Dutch Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Splendid Cornelia')
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The Dutch Hyacinth, despite its name, is *not* native to the Netherlands. While it’s heavily cultivated and associated with the Netherlands due to its popularity and large-scale bulb production there, its *native region* is:
* **The Eastern Mediterranean Region:** Specifically, areas of **Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Iran.** This is where the wild *Hyacinthus orientalis* (the species from which ‘Splendid Cornelia’ and other cultivars are derived) naturally grows.
So, while the Netherlands is significant in its horticultural history and present-day cultivation, the hyacinth’s roots lie in the Middle East.
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots