Hyacinth 'Carnegie'

5 bulbs
£5.19
£1.04 each
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£0.95 each
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£20.99
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Named for the famous philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, its pristine white blooms reflect the enduring, classic legacy of its namesake.

Bring a touch of classic elegance and an intoxicating scent to your spring garden with Hyacinth 'Carnegie'. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this variety is celebrated for its pristine, snow-white florets, densely packed into magnificent flower spikes. Its powerful, sweet fragrance is the very essence of spring and will perfume your entire garden or home. 'Carnegie' is wonderfully versatile, creating a stunning, formal effect in borders and looking simply divine in patio pots and window boxes. For a breathtaking display, plant it alongside blue Muscari or deep purple tulips for a truly classic and crisp spring combination.

Botanical name Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie'
Flower colour Pure white
Bulb size 16/18 cm
Established height 25 cm
Established spread 10 cm
Plant spacing Approx. 75 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 Borders, Pots, Indoor Forcing
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sandy, Chalky
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Hyacinths thrive in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. They are perfect for front-of-border displays, patio pots, and window boxes where their powerful fragrance can be fully appreciated. Choose a spot sheltered from strong winds to protect the heavy flower heads.

How to Plant:

Plant bulbs in autumn, from September to December. Plant 10-15cm deep and about 10-15cm apart. For container planting, place them closer together for a fuller display, ensuring the tips are just below the soil surface. Always wear gloves when handling hyacinth bulbs as they can cause skin irritation.

Aftercare:

Once flowering has finished, deadhead the faded flower spike, but allow the foliage to die back naturally. This process feeds the bulb for next year's display. In subsequent years, the flowers may be less dense, which can create a more delicate, informal look in borders.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

Naturalising

Hyacinth 'Carnegie' - Harding & Bloom

Hyacinth 'Carnegie'

£5.19

£5.19

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset