Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'
Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'
Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'

Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'

"Black Hyacinth"

Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'

1 bulb — £2.30

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Description

Let there be contrast in your planting scheme, combining light or bright with a spot of dark and dreamy! Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' certainly cuts the mustard when it comes to being the dark side. It’s about as close in colour to a black night sky as you can get, and of course it packs a punch in terms of fragrance for good measure. Imagine a group of these twinkling treasures paired with bright pink or white hyacinths, or accenting bright blue or purple if you’re sticking to a cool colour theme. Really, Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' goes with anything so your creative flair can run riot with this one! 

Plant a good group of near-black Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' and they’ll put on a show of celestial opulence for you in March/April to enjoy in the comfort of your own garden! Don’t let this hyacinth’s cosmic good looks intimidate because it’s just as easy to grow as any other. Plant in pots or borders in autumn, choose a position in full sun or part shade with free draining soil and wait for the magic next spring! We love the idea of planting these black hyacinths among Hyacinth 'Carnegie' to create a chequerboard effect; check mate! 

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Hyacinthus orientalis 'Midnight Sky'

  • Flower colour

    Near-black, purple

  • Bulb size

    15/16

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    5-10cm

  • Plant spacing

    50 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Coastal gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant
    Harmful if eaten

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Plant your Hyacinth 'Mixed Colours' bulbs from mid to late autumn

    • Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade

    • Plant the bulbs 10-15cm deep

    • Space the bulbs approximately 10cm apart

    • Place the Hyacinth 'Mixed Colours' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards

    Read all Hyacinth planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2024
    You can expect your order in September 2024

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
    You can expect your order in October 2024

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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