Hyacinth City of Haarlem

BHYCH Hyacinthus orientalis, Dutch Hyacinth
$8.95 Bags of 4
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Stunning Planting in Groups
Soft butter-yellow flower spikes of starry florets mature to creamy white. Transition your winter-weary garden to life with color and fragrance well before most perennials begin to waken in spring and before it is warm enough to plant annuals. Hyacinth City of Haarlem (yes 2 a’s) is an heirloom variety that has held its popularity since the late 1800s. This beauty is named for the city in the historic Bollenstreek region of South Holland. Hyacinths transition a winter-weary garden to life well before most perennials begin to waken in spring and before it is warm enough to plant annuals. Bulb size 15-16 cm.

Minus icon Plant Type Bulbs

Minus icon Height Short 10"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 6" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Early Spring to Mid-Spring

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 4-8

Minus icon Soil Type Normal

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

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Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • OK in Containers

Botanical Name

Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem'

Hyacinth General Information

Hyacinth spring bulbs are best known for their fragrance. For the best effects, plant the bulbs in clusters of 5 or more of one variety. Enjoy this selection throughout the winter from indoor forcing. In zones 9 and 10 Hyacinth bulbs require 12-15 weeks of chilling at temps of 35-50 degrees for bulbs to return each year.

Hyacinth Plant Care

Plant the bulbs in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant 6" apart and 6" deep. Cut foliage to ground after it yellows. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our accent annuals and bulbs to reach you in good condition and come up. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8,9, 10: Early April

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December

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