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Bring Your Garden to Life with Hardy Hyacinth 'Berries and Cream Mix'

Hyacinthus orientalis, commonly known as Hyacinth, is cherished for its bold spring colour and sweet fragrance. The 'Berries and Cream Mix' offers a beautiful blend of blooms ranging from crisp white to rich burgundy, making it a showstopper in any garden.

• Vibrant Spring Colour: Each bulb produces dense spikes of fragrant flowers, perfect for brightening up beds, borders, or containers.
• Fragrant Displays: Enjoy their unmistakable scent indoors or outdoors—pot up a few bulbs to bring spring cheer to your windowsills.
• Hardy & Reliable: These perennial bulbs are winter-hardy and return each spring with minimal fuss.
• Mature Size: Expect each plant to reach about 30cm (12") in height with an 8cm (3") spread—ideal for tight spots or mass planting.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs in autumn (September–November) before the ground freezes.
• Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Caring Tips: Water after planting and keep soil moist but not soggy. Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to encourage bulb strength for next year.
• Hardiness: Suitable for UK gardens (RHS Hardiness H6). No need to lift bulbs over winter.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create bold drifts in mixed borders alongside tulips, muscari, or daffodils for layered spring colour.
• Pots and window boxes benefit from their compact size—combine with pansies or violas for extra impact.
• Add to cottage gardens or formal beds for reliable seasonal interest year after year.

FAQs

• When should I plant hyacinth bulbs?
  Plant between September and November before the first frost sets in.
• Do hyacinths need full sun?
  They perform best in full sun but tolerate partial shade.
• Are hyacinths suitable for indoor forcing?
  Yes! Pot bulbs indoors in autumn for fragrant winter or early spring blooms on your windowsill.