Carnegie Hyacinth
Discover the Carnegie Hyacinth, a stunning variety celebrated for its pristine white blooms and powerful, captivating fragrance. This exceptional Dutch hyacinth stands out with its remarkable perennial 'staying power,' reliably returning year after year. While other spring flowers offer visual appeal, hyacinths are unparalleled in their ability to perfume the garden. For a dramatic display, plant bulbs closely together. These easy-to-grow, deer-resistant flowers are ideal for both containers and garden beds, blooming beautifully in mid-spring. Ensure good drainage for optimal health and enjoy their enchanting scent.
$11.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
2870
/ 3183
#2870 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis Carnegie
/ Hyacinthus orientalis Carnegie
Who it's for
- Classic White Elegance
- Intense Aromatic Experience
- Reliable Early Spring Bloom
Who should skip it
- Bulb Toxicity Concern
- Susceptible to Rodents
- Limited Bloom Duration
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis Carnegie
SKU
AM003034
Mature Height
10-12 inches tall
Bulb Spacing
6 per sq ft
Growing Zones
2 through 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun to Half Shade
Bloom Time
Mid spring
Soil Moisture
Average
Features
- Pristine white, highly fragrant blooms
- Proven superior perennial 'staying power'
- Deer resistant and bee friendly
- Excellent for container planting
- Blooms reliably in mid-spring
- Can be used as cut flowers
- Easy to grow for all gardeners
What customers say
The Carnegie Hyacinth receives high praise for its stunning pure white color and intensely sweet, classic fragrance, often called the quintessential scent of spring. Customers appreciate the robust size and healthy appearance of the bulbs upon delivery. Successful plantings consistently yield a magnificent, dense display, confirming the variety's exceptional aesthetic value. While the majority of growers enthusiastically recommend this hyacinth for its powerful sensory experience, some feedback notes disappointment from bulbs that fail to sprout. These occasional setbacks are often linked to external planting factors rather than inherent product quality. For those achieving successful blooms, the beauty and strong scent make the effort highly worthwhile, offering great value for a reliable, high-impact spring flower.
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