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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Hyacinths are a popular choice for growing in pots indoors for a burst of colour and fragrance in spring. But they are equally valuable as outdoor plants, planted in autumn as with other spring-flowering bulbs.

Hyacinthus 'Fondant' has lovely single, sugary-pink flowers. It is an excellent variety for forcing in pots for early colour and fragrance indoors, but are equally valuable as an outdoor plant for flowering in late spring.

Hyacinth bulbs can irritate the skin, so wear gloves when handling them.

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Hyacinthus ‘Fondant’ and wildlife

Hyacinthus ‘Fondant’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Hyacinthus ‘Fondant’ poisonous?

Hyacinthus ‘Fondant’ causes an upset stomach, irritates skin, is harmful if ingested and toxins are absorbed by the skin.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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