Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'

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A horticultural sensation, this is one of the darkest hyacinths ever bred. Its dramatic, near-black flowers are a rare and coveted garden treasure.

Prepare for a touch of midnight magic in your spring garden with Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'. This extraordinary variety is one of the darkest hyacinths available, boasting dense spires of star-shaped florets in the deepest, most sumptuous violet-purple, appearing almost black. Each bloom releases the classic, intoxicating hyacinth fragrance that is the very essence of spring. 'Midnight Sky' creates a dramatic, high-impact statement in borders and containers. For a truly breathtaking display, contrast its dark, moody tones with pure white tulips like 'Royal Virgin' or pale blue grape hyacinths (Muscari). A must-have for connoisseurs and lovers of garden drama!

Botanical name Hyacinthus orientalis 'Midnight Sky'
Flower colour Deep violet-purple, almost black
Bulb size 16/18 cm
Established height 25cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 45 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full Sun, Part Shade
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Indoor Forcing, Cut Flowers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sandy, Chalky
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Hyacinths thrive in a sunny or partially shaded spot with fertile, well-drained soil. They are perfect for the front of borders, lining pathways, or creating a focal point in patio pots and window boxes. For growing indoors, you can 'force' the bulbs in a special hyacinth vase for a beautiful and fragrant Christmas display.

How to Plant:

Plant your bulbs from September to December, about 10-15cm deep and 15cm apart, with the pointed end facing upwards. We recommend wearing gloves when handling hyacinth bulbs as they can cause mild skin irritation. Water well after planting to settle the soil.

Aftercare:

After the stunning flowers have faded, deadhead the stalk but allow the foliage to die back naturally. This process feeds the bulb, storing energy for the following year's display. Outdoor hyacinths will return for several years, though flower spikes may be a little less dense in subsequent seasons. Forced indoor bulbs are best planted out in the garden afterwards, as they are unlikely to force well for a second time.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Fragrant

Low maintenance

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky' - Harding & Bloom

Hyacinth 'Midnight Sky'

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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