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Dutch Hyacinth 'Carnegie': Pure White Spikes, 1951 Classic

Overview

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie' is a classic Dutch hyacinth with dense spikes of pure white, highly fragrant flowers. Introduced in 1951, it remains a top choice for forcing and garden planting.

Taxonomy

Family:	Hyacinthaceae
Genus:	Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)
Species:	orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Cultivar:	Carnegie
Registered:	1951

Forcing

Chill bulbs 10-12 weeks, then force indoors for winter bloom. Garden planting in autumn.

Bulbs: Dutch Iris (Iris × hollandica): A Popular Cut Flower Bulb; Dutch Iris (Iris × hollandica): Elegant Spring Cut Flowers; Dutch Hyacinth 'Delft Blue' (Hyacinthus orientalis); Dutch Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' (Hyacinthus orientalis); Dutch Hyacinth 'Woodstock' (Hyacinthus orientalis); Dutch Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket' (Hyacinthus orientalis): Dense Blue Spikes; Dutch Hyacinth 'Madame Sophie': Fragrant Pink Blooms for Spring; Dutch Hyacinth 'L'Innocence': Pure White Fragrant Spikes; Dutch Hyacinth 'Splendid Cornelia': Lilac-Blue Fragrant Spikes; Dutch Hyacinth 'Lord Balfour': Fragrant Lilac-Blue Spikes for Spring

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