Hyacinth ‘Apricot Passion’ is a beautiful spring-flowering bulb known for its unusual soft apricot-pink flowers and rich, sweet fragrance. The flowers are densely packed along short, upright stems, creating rounded spikes of delicate peach, blush and pale pink blooms. Each flower has a small bell-like shape, giving the whole flower spike a full and graceful appearance. The plant grows to around 20–30 cm tall, with upright, glossy green, strap-shaped leaves forming a neat clump around the base. Its compact growth makes it particularly suitable for pots, balcony gardens, flower beds, borders and small courtyard gardens. The warm pastel colour of the flowers works beautifully on its own or alongside tulips, narcissus and other spring bulbs. ‘Apricot Passion’ prefers a sunny or lightly shaded position and rewards good care with fragrant spring blooms. Like other hyacinths, it is grown from bulbs planted in autumn for flowering in spring.
Growing guide for Hyacinth Apricot Passion Bulbs
Planting instructions
Use a container with good drainage holes and ideally at least 20–25 cm in diameter and 20 cm deep for a small group of bulbs. A larger container will allow you to create a fuller display. Fill it with a good-quality, well-draining potting mix. You can use a peat-free multipurpose compost or a mixture of potting compost with some coarse sand or grit for additional drainage. Plant the bulbs around 10 cm deep, with approximately 7.5 cm spacing between them. Keep the bulbs upright and cover them with the potting mix. Water thoroughly after planting and allow excess water to drain away. For a strong container display, plant at least three bulbs together rather than using a very large pot with a single bulb.
Growing Requirements
Pests
Generally hardy, but bulbs may be prone to fungal rot if overwatered. Aphids or bulb mites may occasionally appear.
soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with added compost works best for healthy growth and flowering.
spot
A sunny location is ideal, though they can also grow in partial shade with bright light.
temperature
Thrives in cool to mild climates with temperatures between 10°C–18°C during the growing season.
watering
Water regularly during active growth, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Reduce watering once foliage begins to die back.
how to harvest
Hyacinth Apricot Passion makes a beautiful fragrant cut flower. For the longest vase life, harvest the flower stems when around one-third to one-half of the lower flowers have opened, while the upper buds are still closed. This allows the remaining flowers to open gradually in the vase. Use a clean, sharp knife or pair of scissors and cut the flower stalk as close to the base as possible. Wear gloves when harvesting because the clear sap released from cut hyacinth stems can irritate the skin. Place the stems in clean water immediately and keep the vase away from direct sunlight and strong heat. With the right stage of harvesting and good vase care, hyacinth stems can last for approximately 7–10 days.
