Botanical name
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos'
Other names
Hyacinth 'Jan Bos'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Jan Bos' _ 'Jan Bos' is a bulbous perennial with upright, linear to lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and sturdy stems bearing erect racemes of strongly fragrant, star-shaped, reddish-pink flowers in early to mid-spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
May cause skin irritation and if ingested may cause severe discomfort.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Reddish pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead by pinching spent flower stem at ground level. Only remove leaves after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Separate offsets when dormant in summer.
Propagation methods
Offsets
WHERE TO GROW
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos' (Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' ) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, 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 in winter.
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