Plant hyacinth bulbs from September to December. If needed, store them somewhere cool and dry, away from mice, but plant before they begin to deteriorate.
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Hyacinth
'Snow Crystal'
Prepare to be captivated by a little ice-cool magic thanks to Hyacinth 'Snow Crystal'. Sometimes purity is what is called for, and in this case the snow-white flowers are all that’s needed for a beautiful and elegant display. This double-flowered form is known for its exceptional perfume, making it a superb choice for forcing indoors, or growing in containers near doorways and pathways. Hyacinth 'Snow Crystal's blooms are beautifully shaped, its reflexed petals turning outwards and grouped in a dense cluster to create a perfect snowball.
The small stature of Hyacinth 'Snow Crystal', rarely taller than 20cm, gives it added dainty charm, and makes it great for a container display. Try it in a white wicker basket for a harmonious look full of country cottage charm, or in a glazed ceramic pot in a dark colour for a stunning and modern contrast. You could also make some beautiful spring containers outdoors on your patio or windowsills by mixing this Hyacinth with violas, dainty spring bulbs such as Scilla, Chinodoxa or Iris reticulata, and variegated trailing ivy. Not only will this look good, but Hyacinthus orientalis 'Snow Crystal' will ensure that it smells amazing too!
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Wearing gloves, plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 10–15cm deep and around 10cm apart. Their naturally purplish outer skin is perfectly normal.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Border-grown hyacinths rarely need further watering during winter, but keep containers lightly moist and never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, but allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. The bulbs can remain planted, although flowering may become less dense over time.
- Botanical name
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Snow Crystal'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 16/17
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 50 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
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Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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