Overview
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hyacinthus, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, houseplants, patio and container plants, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' is a cultivar of the Hyacinthus genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants with broad, glossy, strap-like leaves. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and is deciduous. It thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for various garden settings such as city gardens, patios, and flower borders, 'Ben Nevis' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer when it produces fragrant, bell-shaped flowers typical of the genus. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hyacinthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d)
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Fungal infections, Bacterial soft rot, Hyacinth yellows, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d)?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) need?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) hardy in the UK?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d)?
Division.
More in the Hyacinthus genus
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- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Rose Garrik'
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