🌼 Hyacinth 'Aïda' (4 bulbs) – Royal purple and strong fragrance ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Hyacinth 'Aida' is a deep purple variety with a majestic appearance , which brings intensity and powerful fragrance to early spring scenes.
Its thick, shiny bells , gathered in dense spikes, open to a deep, almost velvety shade, which contrasts magnificently with the tender foliage.
It is ideal for creating structured pots , elegant borders or fragrant beds .
Very hardy, floriferous and faithful, it returns every year with the same floral and olfactory strength.
A bulb of character, perfect for rich and classic compositions. 🥰
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 20 to 25 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 4 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity : 4 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing the 'Aida' Hyacinth
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the first frosts.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for contrasting beds , fragrant borders or classic garden corners . It stands out particularly well in groups.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Superb in an intense pot , sophisticated planter or flowered balcony arrangement . Its powerful fragrance makes it an excellent entry flower.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 10 to 12 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 10 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then moderate until flowering
💡 Gardener's tip : Pair it with white hyacinths , blue muscari , or cream tulips for a subtle and elegant contrast.
🌿 Caring for Hyacinth 'Aida'
💦 Watering : Regular during flowering, unnecessary after
🌱 Fertilizer : Light application after flowering to strengthen the bulb
✂️ Pruning : Cut off faded flowers, let the foliage yellow naturally
❄️ Wintering : No care in the ground; in pots, protect from severe frosts
💡 Why choose Hyacinth 'Aida'?
✅ Deep purple, intense and elegant flowering
✅ Rich fragrance , perfect for pots or flowerbeds close to the house
✅ Very hardy, floriferous and structuring
✅ Ideal for classic scenes , scented borders or contrasting pots
✨ Add depth, fragrance, and elegance to your spring scenes with Van Noort's 'Aïda' hyacinth —a sophisticated variety with majestic blooms. ✨
🌿 Pair with light blooms, pastel tones or silver foliage for a balanced and chic contrast. 😊