Hyacinth Bulbs ‘Aida’

covered in soft primrose-yellow to warm golden-yellow florets. The sunny blooms stand beautifully above fresh green foliage, creating a bright and welcoming display after winter.

Flowering in mid-spring, ‘City of Haarlem’ is prized for its sweet fragrance, sturdy growth, and warm yellow colouring. It looks beautiful in garden beds, borders, and decorative containers, and can also be grown indoors for a fragrant seasonal display. Pair it with blue muscari, purple hyacinths, or white tulips for a striking spring colour combination.

Why You'll Like It

Sunny Yellow Blooms: Soft primrose to golden-yellow florets bring warmth and cheerful colour to spring gardens.

Beautiful Fragrance: Densely packed flower spikes release the classic sweet perfume that makes hyacinths a seasonal favourite.

Compact, Upright Growth: Sturdy flower stems and tidy foliage make ‘City of Haarlem’ an excellent choice for borders and containers.

Versatile Spring Colour: Pairs beautifully with blue, purple, white, and pink spring-flowering bulbs for colourful seasonal displays.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis ‘City of Haarlem’
Common Name: City of Haarlem Hyacinth
Plant Type: Spring-flowering bulb
Flower Colour: Primrose-yellow to golden-yellow
Flower Type: Dense, fragrant flower spikes
Bloom Time: Mid-spring, depending on climate and planting conditions
Established Height: Approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 inches)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
Plant Spacing: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Hardy; bulbs require a period of winter chilling
Pet Friendly: No; hyacinths are toxic if ingested, particularly the bulbs

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for the best flowering, although partial shade is also suitable, particularly in warmer locations.

Watering: Water after planting and during active growth as needed. Keep the soil lightly moist while avoiding waterlogged conditions that can cause bulbs to rot.

Planting: Plant bulbs in fall, pointed end up, approximately 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Choose a location with good drainage.

Maintenance: Remove faded flower spikes after blooming. Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally so the bulb can replenish its energy for the following season.

Long-Term Care: Hyacinths can return in subsequent seasons, although flower spikes may become smaller over time. Allow foliage to mature fully before removing it, and avoid planting in areas where water collects.

Great For

Spring Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Patio Containers • Fragrant Gardens • Indoor Bulb Displays • Yellow Spring Plantings

Welcome spring with the sunny golden blooms and enchanting fragrance of Hyacinth ‘City of Haarlem’, a cheerful classic for seasonal displays.