Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 18/19 cm
- Flowering Height
- 25 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Reds & Burgundy
- Flowering Time
- March
- April
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
- Scented
- Small Garden & Balcony
Exhibition Hyacinth Jan Bos
H2509
Description
Produces vivid carmine-red flower spikes with outstanding colour intensity and strong visual impact. Exhibition Hyacinth ‘Jan Bos’. Early to flower and carried on sturdy upright stems, it brings bold structure and rich fragrance to spring beds, borders, and containers.
A long-standing favourite for bright seasonal displays, Hyacinth Jan Bos is valued for its reliable performance, uniform presentation, and dependable return year after year. Its vibrant tones pair beautifully with whites, blues, and softer pinks for striking spring combinations.
A worthy recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Care Guide
They like a light, well-drained soil situated in a sunny and sheltered part of the garden. Plant 12 cm deep, 15 cm apart.
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Collection 1
SFC11
A pretty, thoughtful, and tonal quartet of spring Hyacinths, designed to bring colour and exquisite scent into the home during the depths of winter.
The collection of Indoor Hyacinths contains varieties ‘Pink Pearl,’ ‘White Pearl,’ ‘Blue Pearl’ and the carmine-pink ‘Jan Bos.’
These specially prepared bulbs have been treated to flower earlier than they would outdoors in spring and can be timed to bloom for Christmas. Despatched in September, these superior bulbs are best planted shallow; in bowls and containers of bulb compost, or placed in a special hyacinth vase above water then stored in a cool, dark place. Keep them there until the beginning of December when they can be brought out into the light.
'Jan Bos’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for it's exceptional beauty and reliable qualities.
3 x Hyacinth Pink Pearl, 3 x Hyacinth White Pearl, 3 x Hyacinth Blue Pearl and 3 x Hyacinth Jan Bos.
de Jager's top quality, top size bulbs really make a huge difference in terms of flowering.
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Fondant
H2525
Exhibition Hyacinth ‘Fondant’ produces elegant rosy lilac-pink flower spikes with a soft, delicate appearance and classic sweet fragrance. Its balanced pastel colouring brings warmth and refinement to spring displays, blending beautifully with whites, blues, and softer pink tones.
Ideal for structured beds, formal borders, and patio containers, Hyacinth Fondant is especially useful for filling gaps with uniform colour and reliable shape. Easy to grow and consistently well presented, this graceful exhibition variety delivers both perfume and soft seasonal charm year after year.
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Red Dress
T3002
Crown Tulip ‘Red Dress’ produces richly coloured scarlet-red blooms that bring bold warmth and vibrant energy to spring gardens. The vivid petals of tulip ‘Red Dress’ create an eye-catching display in borders, containers, and feature planting schemes, where the intense colour adds drama and elegance throughout the season.
Flowering on sturdy upright stems, this striking variety makes a powerful statement when planted in groups or paired with contrasting whites and darker tulips. Its glowing tones capture the spirit of spring.
- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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