Overview
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hyacinthus, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' 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 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' is a cultivar of the Hyacinthus genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants with broad, glossy, strap-like leaves. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and produces fragrant, bell-shaped flowers in spring. It thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil under full sun with sheltered exposure, making it suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, patios, and rock gardens. Deciduous in nature, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be 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 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' 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 'Grande Blanche Imperiale'
- 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 'Grande Blanche Imperiale'?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' need?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' hardy in the UK?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Grande Blanche Imperiale' 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 'Grande Blanche Imperiale'?
Division.
More in the Hyacinthus genus
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst'
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Ben Nevis' (d)
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Louvre'PBR
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Rose Garrik'
- Hyacinthus multiflora 'Blauw'hyacinth 'Blauw'