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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 8 to 14 in
Width: 4 to 6 in
Flower color: Soft apricot-pink to blush pink with warm undertones
Foliage color: Medium green, narrow strap-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Mid spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: Low, remove spent flower stalks after bloom, allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally before removal
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Bees and other spring pollinators

Bulbs

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Apricot Passion'

Apricot Passion Dutch Hyacinth

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Apricot Passion' produces dense flower spikes filled with softly rounded florets in warm apricot-pink tones touched with hints of peach and blush. Blooming in mid spring, the blossoms open gradually from the base upward, releasing a rich, sweet fragrance that carries through the garden. Glossy, strap-shaped green leaves form a compact base that frames the colorful bloom.

Developed through centuries of bulb selection originating in the eastern Mediterranean region, this cultivar is well suited to borders, containers, and seasonal displays.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Woodland Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Tulips · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Forget-me-nots

Design tip

The early flowers arrive when the garden is still waking up, so give it a spot you pass often in spring. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.