Fascinating Facts About Hyacinths: #YearOfTheHyacinth

Discover interesting facts about hyacinths - from their symbolism in Greek mythology to their commercial cultivation in the Netherlands. Learn about their use as cut flowers, glue, and the variety of colors they come in. Find out why the purple variety symbolizes regret and sorrow while the white represents love and prayer.

• Hyacinths
• Flowers
• Symbolism
• Gardening
• Spring

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1. Did you know? Hyacinths can be grown for cut flowers and can last up to two weeks. #yearofthehyacinth

2. Did you know? In Greek mythology, the hyacinth symbolizes constancy and sincerity. #yearofthehyacinth

3. Did you know? The juice from hyacinth bulbs can be used like glue; it was once used as a book binding. #yearofthehyacinth

4. Did you know? Most hyacinth bulbs are grown commercially in the Netherlands. #yearofthehyacinth

5. Did you know? Hyacinth is a perennial that flowers in spring on stalks about 10 tall. #yearofthehyacinth

6. Did you know? Hyacinth is in the same family as asparagus! #yearofthehyacinth

7. Did you know? Colors range from deep indigo to bright magenta, light pinks, purples & white. #yearofthehyacinth

8. Did you know? The purple variety symbolizes regret and sorrow while the white means love and prayer. #yearofthehyacinth