Also known as Hyacinth · 634 gardener saves
Hyacinthus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Hyacinthus, the genus most gardeners know as hyacinth. We track 13 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Hyacinthus varieties
Of 13 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedJumbo Mixed Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jumbo Mixed'
#2 most savedDelft Blue Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'
#3 most savedSplendid Cornelia Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Splendid Cornelia'
Pink Pearl Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl'
Top Hit Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Top Hit'
Pink Surprise Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Surprise'
Pink Festival Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Festival'
Common Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Woodstock Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock'
Anna Marie Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Anna Marie'
Carnegie Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie'
'City of Haarlem' Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'
Browse all 13 Hyacinthus varieties →
How to grow Hyacinthus
What the Hyacinthus varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 13 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Hyacinthus year
- PlantSeptember–November100% of varieties
Plant bulbs 6 inches deep, pointed end up, in fall
- DeadheadApril100% of varieties
Remove spent flower spikes; leave foliage to yellow naturally
- FertilizeFebruary and March100% of varieties
Apply bulb food as new shoots emerge in late winter
Do
- Water regularly during active growth 🌱
- Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring
- Apply fertilizer in early spring
- Provide full sun for vibrant blooms
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering in winter ❌
- Avoid overwatering to prevent bulb rot ❌
- Refrain from cutting foliage prematurely
- Don't overwater bulbs in winter ❌
What goes wrong with Hyacinthus
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Narcissus bulb fly | Bulbs rot and fail to sprout | Use organic nematodes or insecticidal soap |
| Narcissus Bulb Fly | Bulbs show signs of decay and larvae presence | Inspect and discard infested bulbs, treat soil with beneficial nematodes |
| Bulb Mites | Stunted growth and bulb decay | Use beneficial nematodes or soil drench with miticides |
| Gray mold (Botrytis) | Gray fuzzy mold on bulbs and leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Gray Mold (Botrytis) | Fuzzy gray mold on bulbs and leaves | Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering |
| Gray Mold | Fuzzy gray patches on leaves and bulbs | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
Making more Hyacinthus
Division
- Dig up bulbs after foliage dies back (late summer).
- Separate offsets carefully with a sharp knife.
- Replant immediately in well-drained soil.
- Water thoroughly and mulch lightly.
- Allow 6 weeks for roots to establish.
Bulb division
- Dig up bulbs after foliage dies back in summer
- Separate offsets carefully
- Replant immediately in well-prepared soil
- Water thoroughly and mulch
Hyacinthus questions
How many types of Hyacinthus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 13 distinct Hyacinthus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 634 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Hyacinthus grow in?
Across its varieties, Hyacinthus covers USDA Zones 4–8. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Hyacinthus bloom?
Most Hyacinthus varieties bloom in early spring, mid-spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Hyacinthus should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Hyacinthus shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Hyacinthus in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
