So, Hyacinthus, he was this really good-looking Spartan (who may have been a prince according to different sources). He caught the attention of multiple gods, including Zephyr, the Greek god of the winds and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, light, archery and love that ends in the other end either jumping off of a cliff or turning into a plant. So, one day, Apollo was teaching Hyacinthus how to throw a discus, showing him how and telling the youth he was doing so to 'scatter the clouds' as Ovid said. Once Apollo had thrown the discus Hyacinthus attempted to chase after it. But, in a jealous rage about the pairs bond, Zephyr blew the wind, making the discus fly into the youth's forehead. Even with all of his medical skill, the god Apollo couldn't heal his love's wound, instead creating flowers from the blood over the young boy. Each petal marked with either the letters 'AI' or 'Al' standing for Alas, to forever remind others of Apollo's and Hyacinthus' pain of loss. The flower is now a sacred symbol of Apollo.

The blue hyacinth represents sincerity, meaning it can be given anyone under any circumstance. This type of hyacinth is common in gardens and goes beautifully in bouquets, both because of the flowers gorgeousness and its meaning. The blue hyacinth can also be associated with symbolising constancy.

The purple hyacinth represents a different form of sincerity, these are often gifted as a means of apology or showing that someone has a deep regret for what they have done. The meaning of this colour of hyacinth can also extend to sorrow. So, if gifting these to someone you care about, who also happens to know about flower symbolism, clarify the meaning for them.

The red hyacinth represents play and recreation. This belief of its symbolism dates back to Victorian times and it can often be associated with the hyacinth in general, not just the red hyacinth. Because of the colour, this type of hyacinth can also be related back to passion, love and romance, meaning it can be gifted to almost anyone, no matter how the gifter feels about the receiver of the flowers.