Dutch Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Dutch Hyacinth 'Jan Bos': The Classic Red Hyacinth

Dutch Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' is a renowned cultivar of Hyacinthus orientalis with dense, cylindrical spikes of deep, rich carmine-red, bell-shaped flowers. The color is one of the truest reds in hyacinths. The flowers are intensely fragrant. It blooms in mid-spring on 8-10 inch stems above glossy, strap-shaped leaves. A standard for red hyacinths since its introduction.

Forcing and Garden Use

For indoor forcing, chill bulbs 10-12 weeks at 40-45°F. In the garden, plant in autumn in well-drained soil, full sun to part shade. The strong color makes a bold statement in spring beds. Combine with white or yellow tulips. The fragrance fills the spring air. Treat as annual or short-lived perennial in warm zones.

Taxonomy

• Family: Hyacinthaceae
• Genus: Hyacinthus
• Species: orientalis
• Cultivar: 'Jan Bos'