Hyacinths: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Distinction'

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Dutch Hyacinth 'Distinction' is an older variety, introduced in 1880, with intense color. Slender spikes are deep beet-root purple, flushed with maroon. With their fine form, soft, rich colors and heady fragrance, these familiar spring hyacinths are a not-to-be-missed joy of spring. 'Distinction' and other hyacinths force well indoors over the winter with adequate cold treatment. H. orientalis are perennial bulbs with strap-shaped, basal leaves, 6-14 inches long. Extremely fragrant, funnel-shaped, six-petaled blooms are held in large, dense racemes, up to 8 inches long. Outdoor grown bulbs perform best in cold winter regions. Mass plantings provide a stunning spring display, especially when grown under flowering trees or in borders. If you plant them deeply in any well-drained garden soil enriched with bulb food, these large bulbs will perform exceptionally well for many years to come. --edited by dtd siegelgirl

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Native to Western Asia: Israel; Lebanon; Syria; Turkey