After a monotonous winter, spring comes with bright and colorful flowers. And eastern hyacinths, due to the variety of varieties and colors, are the most desirable representatives of the flora for gardeners and gardeners. After all, the early flowering of these fragrant plants fills life with a variety of colors and fabulous aromas.
Basic classification and characteristics of hyacinth
A perennial, bulbous plant, belongs to the asparagus family.The representative of the flora is a primrose, so it pleases with its bright colors and aromas already in mid-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 close relatives of the eastern hyacinth. It is this variety that is considered the progenitor of all hyacinths.
Also very popular for their decorative qualities are the Litvinov and Transcaspian hyacinth varieties.
Oriental
Eastern 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 shape of small bells. Each blooming cluster consists of 30-35 flowers. The active flowering period begins in mid-spring and lasts 2-3 weeks.
Eastern hyacinth varies in its color characteristics. The plant is also widely used for medicinal purposes and is used in cosmetology.
Hyacinth Litvinova
The small flower is naturally found in the climatic conditions of Turkmenistan and Iran. Hyacinth Litvinova does not tolerate frosts and temperature changes well, therefore in temperate climates it is grown as an annual plant, with a maximum height of 20 cm.
Each planted bulb produces two peduncle sprouts, the leaves are elongated, bright green in color. Large bell-shaped flowers are collected in beautiful clusters. The main colors of this variety range from soft lilac to blue shades.Flowering time occurs in mid-spring.
Transcaspian
The rarest type of plant is the Transcaspian variety of a beautiful flower.
Important! The bulbs of this representative of the flora cannot be purchased in specialized stores. Basically, the variety is distributed only through professional gardeners and collectors.
Transcaspian hyacinth does not tolerate cold winters and sharp frosts, so the flower is grown in open ground as an annual plant. But at home, this variety of hyacinth will be able to delight with its beauty for many years.
The period of active flowering occurs in mid-spring. Beautiful brushes consisting of small bells come in bright blue and bluish shades.
The 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, colors. But, according to gardeners and professional florists, the most beautiful and sophisticated is the Eastern hyacinth.
Blue and light blue
“Blue Giant” fully lives up 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; it loves open sunny areas, but also blooms with great success in shaded areas of the garden or vegetable 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 developed a new plant variety, Peter Stuyvesant. The flower of rich blue tones has a luxurious inflorescence, which contains from 40-45 bells.With a small size of the peduncle itself, only 25cm, the inflorescence cluster reaches 15-17cm.
Pink
The pink flower “Fondant” is resistant to frost and temperature changes, and is often used for industrial cultivation. The clusters of inflorescences are large, up to 20 cm, the bell-shaped flowers themselves are from 4.5 to 5 cm in diameter.
Bright pink “Pink Pearl” opens the spring hyacinth flowering season. Large flowers reach a diameter of 7 cm, so the clusters of inflorescences appear 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 aroma is sweet and persistent.
"Carnegie" is resistant to frost and temperature changes, withstanding severe winter cold down to -35 degrees. This representative of the flora is often used by florists for garden compositions. The flowering period occurs in mid-spring.
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 do not tolerate strong drafts.
Red and burgundy
The bright colors of the Jan Bos variety will decorate the spring garden with its lush raspberry-colored clusters. Dense inflorescences bloom in March, and delight with their aroma and festive appearance for 2-3 weeks.
The early variety "General 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 veins. The cluster-shaped inflorescences reach a size of 15-17 cm. Due to the large bell-shaped flowers, the plant takes on a spherical shape.
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, their frequency makes the plant voluminous and beautiful.
Important! Red hyacinth is a symbol of love and devotion. Therefore, by planting a plant in the garden or vegetable garden, you protect your family hearth from betrayal and betrayal.
Lilac and purple
The variety "Paul Herman" was developed recently, but has already taken its place in gardens and household plots all over 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.
The winter-hardy lilac flower “Miss Saigon” tolerates temperature changes well, and is therefore recommended for early planting in open ground.
The Tofit variety is distinguished by its large size. The height of the lilac flower sometimes exceeds 40 cm, and the inflorescences consist of 45 large bell-shaped flowers.
Purple hyacinth variety "Bismarck" is considered an early, winter-hardy variety. The height of the plant reaches 35cm.
Interesting! According to ancient traditions that have remained in Greece and India to this day, a girl who pins a lilac or purple hyacinth flower 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-colored “Yellow Queen” with an early flowering period and large inflorescences will decorate any garden at the very beginning of spring.
"Gypsy Queen" is a peach-colored plant. Dense, hard flowers are covered with a waxy coating, which allows the variety to bloom for a long period.
“Orange Bowen” has a bright apricot color, so it will become the center of the spring composition of a personal plot or flower bed.
Dark purple
"Menelik" is an unusual flower of dark purple color with black spots. Active flowering begins in mid-spring and lasts 3-4 weeks. Peduncles grow up to 30 cm, and each inflorescence has from 35 bell-shaped flowers.
The deep purple hyacinth “Royal Novi” was recently developed. The perennial species grows up to 30-35 cm, the clusters of inflorescences bloom with large bell-shaped flowers. There are up to 45 colors on one brush.
Black
Work on developing a black hyacinth variety lasted 16 years and ended in success. The Midnight Mystique flower was first presented in 2005. Since then, this type of plant has gained great popularity among gardeners and florists around the world.
Purple
The 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.
Hyacinth "Pearl Sensation" is suitable for gardeners who love unusual, bright flowers. The plant mixed lilac, lilac and purple shades, which allows it to stand out in the spring garden.The species with a pronounced aroma begins a period of active flowering in April.
Mix
Mixed hyacinths will decorate garden plots and flower beds with a variety of bright colors and shades, and will also become the center of any floral composition. Bell-shaped flowers of various shades appear on one inflorescence.
Terry
Red-raspberry double flowers "Hollyhock" with an unobtrusive aroma will decorate a garden plot or a flower bed in a vegetable garden. Because of their unusual aroma, plants of this variety are often used in cosmetics and perfume production.
The species with double inflorescences of red color “Red Diamond” reaches a height of 30-35 cm. Terry purple-blue inflorescences "Manhattan" will decorate a garden plot or flower bed. The plant size is 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, subtle aroma. Yellow double flower with a creamy tint "Sunflower", characterized by a late and long flowering period. The rich, sweet aroma of the plant is not suitable 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.
