Botanical name
Hyacinthus orientalis 'White Pearl'
Other names
Hyacinth 'White Pearl'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'White Pearl' _ 'White Pearl' is a bulbous perennial with upright, linear to lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and sturdy stems bearing erect racemes of fragrant, tubular to bell-shaped, white flowers in early to mid-spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
May cause skin irritation and if ingested may cause severe discomfort.
COLOUR
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Only remove leaves after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Hyacinthus orientalis 'White Pearl' (Hyacinth 'White Pearl') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation
Plant bulbs 10cm deep in autumn in fertile, moist, free draining soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. If growing in containers, ensure they do not become waterlogged.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered