Hyacinth

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Basic Hyacinth Flower Information

Common Names
Hyacinth

Scientific Name
Genus species Hyacinthus orientalis
Family Liliaceae

Hyacinth Flower Meanings

• Blue Hyacinth meaning: Constancy.
• Pink Hyacinth meaning: Play.
• Purple Hyacinth meaning: Sorrow, I am sorry. Please forgive me.
• Red Hyacinth meaning: Play.
• White Hyacinth meaning: I’ll pray for you. Loveliness.
• Yellow Hyacinth meaning: Jealousy.

History
Hyacinths are sometimes associated with rebirth and the Greek god Apollo. The Hyacinth flower is used in the Haftseen table setting for the Persian New Year celebration Norouz held during the Spring Equinox.

Astrological Flowers
N/A

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Hyacinth

Type Of Use: Flower

Form: Mass, Form

Fragrance: Strong

Line: Straight

Silhouette: Dense/ Spike

Blossom Texture: Waxy

Stem Size: 6″ – 10”

Blossom Size: 4″ – 6″ flower heads (individual <¾”)

Vase Life: 4-7 Days

Hyacinth Design Uses
Unlike most flowers, recutting hyacinths is not nessessary.

Hyacinth Flower Colors
Reds, blues, blue-purples, red-purples, purples, whites, ivories, pinks

Blooming Seasons
Spring

General Flower Availability
Spring, Summer, Winter.

Wedding Flower Availability
Spring, Summer, Winter.