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Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'

Also Known As

  • City of Haarlem Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem' plant details

Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hyacinthus 'City of Haarlem' has spikes of fragrant, pale yellow flowers. For anyone who loves fragrance, hyacinths offer one of the sweetest and most intoxicating perfumes of the spring season. Use them in containers or in the garden. They are long-lived forming nice clumps over time. They will come back year after year though might produce less dense flower heads in their 2nd and 3rd seasons before bulking up again to full size spikes.
Ineffably soft, baby-chick yellow, 'City of Haarlem' makes every hyacinth rainbow lovelier. Named for the bulb district's grandest city, 'Haarlem' has been a favorite for well over a century now. 10-12", zones 5-8aS(10WC)

Gardening facts about Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem' plant

How to Grow Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 4"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 9"-12"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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Scientific Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-18"

Width: 3"-6"

  • mostly shade - shade
  • regular
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Hyacinth 'Pink Pearl'

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 4"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
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