Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem'

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A vintage variety from 1893, named for the Dutch city that has been the world's centre of the flower bulb trade for centuries.

Breathe in the sublime fragrance of spring with Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem'. This cherished heritage variety bathes the garden in a soft, buttery glow with its densely packed spires of primrose-yellow florets. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, its reliability and classic beauty are guaranteed. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to borders, patio pots, or window boxes, its powerful scent is a pure delight. Plant alongside deep blue Muscari or crisp white tulips for a truly breathtaking display. 'City of Haarlem' is also an excellent choice for indoor forcing to bring its intoxicating perfume indoors.

Botanical name Hyacinthus orientalis 'City of Haarlem'
Flower colour Primrose yellow
Bulb size 16/18 cm
Established height 25cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 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:

Choose a spot in full sun or light shade with fertile, well-drained soil. 'City of Haarlem' is perfect for front-of-border displays, patio containers, or window boxes where its heavenly scent can be appreciated. For indoor forcing, plant in pots with bulb fibre.

How to Plant:

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

Aftercare:

After flowering, deadhead the spent blooms but allow the foliage to die back naturally. This feeds the bulb for next year's display. In containers, reduce watering as the leaves yellow. A liquid tomato feed can be applied after flowering to boost the bulb.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

Low maintenance

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem' - Harding & Bloom

Hyacinth 'City of Haarlem'

£5.19 £1.04
£5.19 £1.04

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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