Hyacinth Fondant is a beautifully fragrant Dutch hyacinth producing dense flower spikes packed with soft blush-pink, star-shaped florets. Flowering during April and reaching approximately 25cm in height, this elegant variety brings delicate colour and wonderful fragrance to patios, containers, window boxes and borders. As part of the Patio Collection, it has been specially selected to create stunning spring displays in pots and smaller outdoor spaces.

Thriving in full sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil, Hyacinth Fondant is easy to grow and ideal for positioning near doorways, seating areas and pathways where its sweet perfume can be fully appreciated. It is also an excellent variety for indoor forcing and cut flower arrangements, filling your home with the scent of spring.

Key Features
✓ Soft blush-pink, highly fragrant flower spikes
✓ Perfect for patio pots, containers and window boxes
✓ Ideal for borders and indoor forcing
✓ Excellent as a fragrant cut flower
✓ Compact, hardy and easy to grow
✓ Flowers during April

Size
✓ Height: Approximately 25cm (10 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: April
✓ Position: Full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 20cm (8 inches)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 15cm (6 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for patio pots, containers, window boxes, borders and indoor displays

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following season. For indoor forced bulbs, move them outdoors after flowering and allow the leaves to mature before lifting or leaving in the ground where conditions are suitable.