What does hyacinth smell like?

What does hyacinth smell like?

Hyacinths have a powerful scent which can be described as floral green with vegetal aquatic accents and sweet and spicy notes.

Are all hyacinths scented?

All Hyacinths have different fragrances, therefore we explained some of the differences in the popular Hyacinthus varieties. You can rate the fragrance of the Hyacinthus, so it is easier for yourself and your customers to choose the right variety. We made a little list and fragrance map you can use in your shop.

Why do hyacinths smell so good?

Indole is a chemical naturally in many flowers and added to perfume. In trace amounts, it is floral and lovely. In heavier concentrations, it smells a bit like mothballs, or is even fecal and in fact, it’s in excrement.

What color hyacinth is most fragrant?

Hyacinthus Delft Blue
DIFFERENT HYACINTHS DIFFERENT FRAGRANCES Hyacinthus Delft Blue has the most powerful ‘sharp’ scent. City of Bradford’s fragrance is a bit softer then the Delft Blue but it is still very strong. China Pink is the least ‘sharp’ scent of the three. Aiolos is a mild scented Hyacinthus.

Do hyacinths only bloom once?

Yes and no. Hyacinths bloom just once per year (in the spring), but they will happily bloom again in subsequent years if provided with the proper care. They are a perennial plant.

Is there a perfume that smells like hyacinth?

I have been a huge fan of Demeter fragrances since 2006, when I picked up a 1 oz. purse spray to try this scent out and I’m in love with it. It smells just like a hyacinth in bloom and conjures memories of playing in the front yard of my childhood home in …

What are the most fragrant hyacinths?

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue’ (Dutch Hyacinth) One of the most fragrant, Hyacinth ‘Delft Blue’ features densely flowered spikes of soft porcelain blue flowers. Rising above glossy green leaves, this lovely hyacinth blooms for 2-3 weeks in mid spring.

What is the most fragrant hyacinth?

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue
Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue’ (Dutch Hyacinth) One of the most fragrant, Hyacinth ‘Delft Blue’ features densely flowered spikes of soft porcelain blue flowers. Rising above glossy green leaves, this lovely hyacinth blooms for 2-3 weeks in mid spring.

What kind of flowers do hyacinths produce?

Rich and heavily fragrant, hyacinths are spring-flowering bulbs that produce gorgeous red, pink, orange, salmon, yellow, purple, white or blue spike-like flowers that mostly cover their stem with a multitude of florets or bells.

How many flowers does a Blue Festival hyacinth have?

Extremely fragrant, award-winning Hyacinth ‘Blue Festival’ is a multi-flowering Hyacinth bearing up to 6 flower clusters per bulb instead of just one. Each flower stalk has fewer florets but the plant is still very attractive and quite unique.

How big does a grape hyacinth plant get?

Another distinctive, bicolor grape hyacinth flower that first appears as a dusty purple, then turns to yellow as the bloom opens. With a pleasant fruity fragrance, the large, fleshy bulbs make a good choice for beds, containers, and for forcing blooms indoors. Flowers grow atop 6-inch stems and plants are hardy in Zones 5-8.

Where does the genus Hyacinthus get its name?

Hyacinth (plant) Hyacinthus is a small genus of bulbous, fragrant flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. These are commonly called hyacinths /ˈhaɪəsɪnθs/. The genus is native to the eastern Mediterranean (from the south of Turkey through to northern part of the region of Palestine).