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Hyacinthus orientalis
FamilyGenus: Hyazinthennative in Germany
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About this species
A bulbous perennial widely cultivated for its spring flowers. Introduced to Great Britain, it has become an established species that can be encountered outside gardens.
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PollinationLarval host
Ecological significance
In Great Britain, Hyacinthus orientalis is an introduced species that has become established; it is not currently recorded as invasive.
Annual cycle
Flowering periodMarch to May.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
Sonne
Moisture
Frisch (Mäßig feucht)
Soil
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Flowering period
Mär – Mai
Growth form
Krautige Pflanze
Woodiness
Nicht verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Plant height
0.33 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
• **Light:** Full sun.
• **Moisture:** Fresh, moderately moist soil.
• **Soil:** Neutral to slightly acidic, with moderate fertility.
• **Temperature:** A warm position is preferred.
• **Flowering:** Spring (March to May).
Scientific profile
Hyacinthus orientalis is a herbaceous perennial bulb producing broad, strap-shaped leaves and a dense flower spike. It typically reaches 33 cm in height. The species favours sunny situations and fresh, moderately moist soil with a neutral to slightly acidic reaction and a medium supply of nutrients; it is a warmth-loving plant. It forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations. Flowering takes place from March to May. It is an introduced established species in Great Britain.
Pollinators & visitors
5 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Checklist Alien Plants Belgium — Verloove F (2023), Botanic Garden Meise (CC BY 4.0)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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