Variety traits

Hyacinthus orientalis bulb

Hyacinthus orientalis L.

A key organ of the hyacinth that determines flowering quality and productivity, with parameters evaluated by circumference, diameter, and weight.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Common hyacinth, where this is mentioned in the description.

For professional forcing, bulbs with a circumference of 17–19+ cm are used to ensure the densest inflorescence, whereas smaller fractions (up to 2 g) are utilized as propagation material. Mature specimens typically reach 4–6 cm in diameter, with bulb mass showing a stronger correlation with height than with diameter.

Natural vegetative propagation of the hyacinth occurs slowly, with the formation of 1–4 offsets per year, and large bulbs demonstrate a lower multiplication rate. Due to the physiological need for floral bud differentiation, the bulbs require annual lifting and drying, and if storage management practices are violated, they become susceptible to rots.

General information about the subject — on the page Bulb.

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Varieties of Common hyacinth mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.