Hyacinth flowers are nicely fragrant and easy to arrange -- a few handfuls in a tall square vase or a small tin bucket is cheerful and charming. Hyacinths, were extremely popular in 18th-century Holland and about 2,000 varieties were cultivated there.
According to flower lore, the Greek god of the sun, Apollo, named the flower in honor of a beloved boy who died at the hands of Zephyr, the god of the west wind. The boy apparently was pretty buff because the hyacinth represents sport or play in "flowerspeak" or the language of flowers. So if you want to surprise your favorite athlete why not try a bouquet of hyacinth stems?
The hyacinth, a spring bloom that's bound to delight, is perfect for the sports fans in your life.
When you trim the bottom of a hyacinth, leave as much of the bulbous stem attached as you can; something within this part of the plant helps the hyacinth stay strong and straight. And, since the fragrance of a hyacinth gets stronger the older it gets, be careful not to throw them away too soon. Also, be careful when handling the hyacinth -- their stems, though thick & chunky, are more delicate than you may think, a bit like celery. So, if a stem gets bruised or bent, the flower is going to have a hard time standing up in your bouquet and drinking water. If you are buying them, inspect the stems and, once you purchase, treat them gently. Sometimes, we place a thick wire part way up the center of the stem, to hold the flower head firm.
It is a good idea to call ahead, to make sure they are in stock, when wanting hyacinth as their peak season is short.
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I have a Hycinthia plant and I discovered at the bottom where the old leaves are there is a white(almost like cotton hanging off each old leave. The new leaves at the top and middle are fine. The old leaves looks like they are all wearing little white beards? Can anyone please help me to figure out what this could be? Is it normal? Is it a mold or infection?
Thanks for your help!
I have white cotton like substance on my bottom leaves of my hycinthia plant. (OLDER LEAVES). The top and middle new leaves that came out are fine. Can someone relate to this problem and inform me of what this is? Could it be some type of mold or infection of the plant? The older leaves look like they are all wearing little white beards!
Thank you for your help.
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