This is an extremely popular flower which especially looks very nice in spring. Its fragrance is wonderful and we plant it very often in pots and it grows on the balcony. It has pink-filly and blue-white flowers. When it blooms it is beautiful - by the way, what are we going to tell you. We invite you to coloring pages with these flowers. As usual the option of printing and coloring online.
Hyacinth Coloring Pages
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- Origin and classification: Hyacinth (Hyacinthus) is a genus of plants in the asparagus family. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean.
- Appearance: Hyacinths have bulbs from which grow thick, succulent leaves. In spring, stems with inflorescences grow from the bulbs. The flowers are usually bell-shaped and can be of different colors: white, blue, pink, red or purple.
- Fragrance: One of the distinctive features of hyacinths is their strong, pleasant fragrance.
- Cultivation: Hyacinths prefer well-drained soil and sunny positions. The bulbs are planted in the soil at a depth of about 10 cm. They need regular watering during the growth and flowering period.
- Storage of bulbs: After flowering and yellowing of the leaves, the bulbs can be dug up, cleaned of soil, dried and stored in a cool, dry place until the next season.
- Cultural significance: In many cultures, the hyacinth symbolizes renewal, freshness and beauty. In Greek mythology, there is a story about a young boy named Hyakinthos who was transformed into a hyacinth flower.
- Note: Hyacinths, like many other houseplants, can be toxic to some pets. Use caution and avoid allowing pets to eat or chew the plants.
trivia
- Greek mythology: As I mentioned earlier, hyacinth has its roots in Greek mythology. Hyakinthos was a beautiful young man who was the object of the affections of the god Apollo and the west wind, Zephyr. As a result of Zephyr's jealousy, Hyakinthos was killed, and from his blood grew a plant that was named after him.
- Language of flowers: In Victorian flower language, hyacinth symbolized deep affection and prayer: "I pray that you are mine." Different colors of hyacinths had different meanings. For example, blue hyacinth meant constancy, white meant beauty, and red or pink meant fun.
- Holland and hyacinths: The Netherlands is one of the largest producers and exporters of hyacinth bulbs in the world. Each spring, the Keukenhof gardens in Lisse, the Netherlands, attract thousands of tourists eager to admire the beauty of blooming hyacinths and other bulb flowers.
- Toxicity: All parts of the hyacinth, especially its bulbs, are poisonous to humans and animals. They can cause skin irritation, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms when ingested.
- Application in perfumery: Hyacinth fragrance is highly prized in the perfume industry. Although it is difficult to extract naturally, it is often imitated using synthetic ingredients to create hyacinth-scented perfumes.
- Holidays and traditions: In some cultures, hyacinths are a traditional symbol of spring and rebirth. In Iran, the hyacinth (called "sonbol") is the traditional symbol of the holiday of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marking the beginning of spring.
- Color variation: Hyacinths are available in a wide range of colors - from shades of white, pink, red, orange, purple and various shades of blue.