Hyacinth 'Purple' — Hardy Bulb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (3 bulbs per pot, Set of 3)
Hyacinth 'Purple' — Hardy Bulb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (3 bulbs per pot, Set of 3)
Hyacinth 'Purple' — a reliable hardy bulb with dense purple flower spike (hyacinth) and flowering march to april. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Bulb
- Mature size: 20–30cm × 10cm
- Flowering: March to April
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Early bees, pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Hyacinthus ‘Purple’ is upright single flower spike, settles happily into spring containers, indoor forcing, borders, scented displays.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Hyacinthus 'Purple' |
| Mature size | 20–30cm × 10cm |
| Growth habit | Upright single flower spike |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-drained, fertile |
| Watering | Moderate during growth; reduce after flowering |
| Flowering | March to April |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Early bees, pollinators |
| Best for | Spring containers, indoor forcing, borders, scented displays |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — the bulb is perennial and will return each spring, naturalising and increasing over time.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from march to april.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Hyacinthus ‘Purple’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Hyacinthus ‘Purple’ prefers full sun to partial shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.