Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis Tricia Miller HORT 4000

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HyacinthHyacinthus orientalisTricia MillerHORT
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What is Hyacinth?

• Bulbous herb
• In lily family
• Spikes 6-7 inches in length
• 7-9 inches in circumference
• Blue, white, yellow, red or pink

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History of Hyacinth

• Greek Myth
• Hyacinthus, son of King Sparta
• Died while playing discus with Apollo
• Fragrant flowers under Hyacinthus head were
  named hyacinth to remind Apollo of his friend and
  for Hyacinthus memory live on
• Refer to handout

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Cultivation of Hyacinth

• Originally cultivated before 1490s
• Native to Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and
  Mediterranean region
• Roman and Greek
• Hybrids
• Grape Hyacinth
• Dutch Hyacinth
• Alpine Hyacinth

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Hyacinth in England

• Hyacinth came to England in 1560
• During Elizabethan Era (1613) it was disliked
  because of its over powering scent
• Became popular by Queen Victoria in 1837
• Flowers were just as important as dressing well
• In general, Hyacinth at that time symbolized
  beauty

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Meaning of Color

• Meaning of Hyacinth color
• General meaning Game, Sport, Rashness
• Flower Dedicated to Apollo
• Blue Constancy
• Purple I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Sorrow
• Red or Pink Play
• White Love, I'll Pray for You
• Yellow Jealousy

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Growing Conditions

• Hyacinth flourishes in Eastern and Southern
  England because it prefers cooler temperatures of
  50-70º
• Full sun, not too hot
• Not cold-hardy
• Bulbs typically do not survive winters if
  temperatures drop below 20-30
• Do not like artificial light
• Bulbs are very toxic

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Where to find Hyacinth

• Blenheim Palace
• Brought from Kensington
• South of Orangery

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Where to find Hyacinth

• Sissinghurst
• Chelsea Flower Show

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Where to find Hyacinth

• Kew Garden
• Wild Hyacinth
• Conservation Area
• Queen Charlottes Cottage

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Where to find Hyacinth

• Botanic Garden, Cambridge, England
• North Yorkshire, England, Ripley Castle
• National Hyacinth Collection

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References

• Infoplease Encyclopedia. http//www.infoplease.com
  /ce6/sci/A0824675.html
• Steed, Hubert. Flowers From England.
  http//www.pbase.com/mattis/flowerspr. May 24,
  2004
• Grieve, M. Botanical.com. http//www.botanical.com
  /botanical/mgmh/h/hyagra42.html. 1995-2005
• Mumford A. W. Birds and all Nature. Volume 5. NO
  4. http//www.birdnature.com/apr1899/hyacinth.html
  . April 1899.

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References

• Camelot Village. Britains Heritage and History.
  http//www.camelotintl.com/heritage/historichouses
  /south_east/blenheim_palace/bpformal.html
• 1-800-florals. Meanings of flowers.
• http//www.800florals.com/care/meaning.asp
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden. http//www.bbg.org/gar2/t
  opics/plants/handbooks/flowers/2b.html. 2005