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The bulbs are tolerant of partial shade as well. Grow in loosened, moderately fertile soil that drains well. Avoid low areas where water collects; hyacinths will rot in wet soil. Before planting, loosen the soil and work in 2 to 4 inches of compost or bonemeal for fertility.
- Can you plant hyacinth bulbs outside?
- How do you plant hyacinth bulbs in the garden?
- How do you plant hyacinth bulbs after they bloom?
- When can I plant hyacinth bulbs outside?
- Can you leave hyacinth bulbs in pots?
- Will hyacinth bulbs multiply?
- Do hyacinths come back every year?
- Are hyacinths poisonous to dogs?
- How do I save my potted hyacinth bulbs?
- What to do with forced hyacinth bulbs after flowering?
- What to do with bulbs in pots after flowering?
- How many years do hyacinths last?
Can you plant hyacinth bulbs outside?
Hyacinth bulbs are available in late summer to autumn from garden centres and online. ... Bulbs sold for spring flowering. These are perfect for planting in borders and containers outdoors, but can also be grown initially outside and bought into the house in bloom in spring.
How do you plant hyacinth bulbs in the garden?
Hyacinth bulbs can irritate your skin, so do wear gloves to handle them. Plant your bulbs to a depth of 10cm (4"), spacing them 8cm (3") apart. Cover with soil and lightly firm in without treading which risks damaging the growing tips. As long as the soil is moist, you don't need to water your bulbs in.
How do you plant hyacinth bulbs after they bloom?
After your hyacinths have bloomed, remove the faded flower spikes and allow the foliage to die back. Dig up the bulbs, discard any damaged or diseased ones, and then dry them and store in paper sacks before replanting in the fall.
When can I plant hyacinth bulbs outside?
When to Plant: Hyacinth bulbs should be planted in mid to late fall, any time after the first frost and before the ground freezes. Depth and Spacing: Plant hyacinth bulbs 4 to 6” deep and 5 to 6” apart on center. You may plant the bulbs individually or dig out a larger area and plant 5 or more bulbs at the same time.
Can you leave hyacinth bulbs in pots?
Hyacinths are famous for their pleasant fragrance. They also grow very well in pots, meaning once they're in bloom you can move them wherever you'd like, perfuming a patio, a walkway, or a room in your house.
Will hyacinth bulbs multiply?
Reply: Yes, they produce offshoots that can be removed during the dormant season. The dormant season for hyacinths is summer.
Do hyacinths come back every year?
Hyacinths bloom just once per year (in the spring), but they will happily bloom again in subsequent years if provided with the proper care. They are a perennial plant.
Are hyacinths poisonous to dogs?
Tulips and Hyacinth bulbs contain a toxin which can irritate dogs' mouths and gastrointestinal tract, resulting in drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Serious cases are rare but heart problems and difficulty breathing are also symptoms of Tulip poisoning.
How do I save my potted hyacinth bulbs?
Curing hyacinths is very easy. Lay the bulbs out on a newspaper in a cool, dark place for three days. After that, store them in a cool, dark location in a mesh bag. They're now ready to be planted in your garden in the autumn or forced indoors in late winter.
What to do with forced hyacinth bulbs after flowering?
To Save All Forced Bulbs: Clip off dead blooms, leaving the foliage intact. Set containers in a sunny window indoors, or a bright, but protected spot outside and continue watering as usual. Allow the soil to dry out completely once the leaves have withered and died.
What to do with bulbs in pots after flowering?
Cutting back bulb foliage
Wait for a minimum of six weeks after the end of flowering before cutting back the dead foliage, and ideally only remove foliage when it is yellow and straw-like. Until this time, the bulbs should be watered and fed as above. Also, do not tie or knot the leaves.
How many years do hyacinths last?
Hyacinth bulbs don't usually live for more than about three or four years.
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