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Hyacinth
Profile
(high-a-sinth)
- Availability:
Seasonally
- Colors:
Shades of Apricot, blue, pink, purple, red, white and
yellow
- Variations:
N/A
- Sold in:
Bunches (5 stems per bunch)
Case lots
- Shipped:
Nationally
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Hyacinths
are botanically know as Hyacinthus orientalis. They have several
common names... Dutch Hyacinth, Common Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth,
and Muscari to name a few. When fully opened this large mass
flower has a strong fragrance. The flowers meaning is remembrance.
Vase life is 6 to 10 days depending on bud stage and environmental
conditions.
Hyacinth Care... Shop
Level:
- It is recommended that
Hyacinth be left on the bulb as it will significantly increase
the life of the Hyacinth.
- When displaying the Hyacinth
you can chose to leave the protective bag over the bulbs and
store the Hyacinths in a dry bucket... or you can remove the
plastic bag from the bulbs and place the Hyacinth in a bucket
with 3/4" of water. Do not immerse the foliage.
- Hyacinths will continue to
grow while in the shop.
- Keep Hyacinths away from heat
and direct sunlight.
Hyacinth Care... Consumer
Level:
- It is recommended that
Hyacinth be left on the bulb as it will significantly increase
the life of the Hyacinth.
- If the consumer chooses to cut
the bulb off, cut approximately 1/2" above the bulb at a
slant.
- Immediately place Hyacinths in
a clean vase with 3/4" of water. Water level should be no
higher than the top of the bulb.
- Best vase life is obtained
when Hyacinth's are placed in water treated with commercial
flower preservatives.
- If water becomes cloudy,
replace with clean water. If bulbs have been removed, re-cut
1/4" from bottom of stem with each water change.
- Keep Hyacinths away from heat
and direct sunlight.
- Hyacinth's will continue to
grow in the home or office.
Please consult with your sales
representative for this weeks availability.
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