Hyacinth bulbs – and any spring bulb for that matter – need to go through a period of cold and dark before they’ll grow and bloom. If you’re purchasing bulbs online or from a garden center, you’ll need to keep them dark and cold for at least 14 weeks. But, if you’re like ...
1.Whatever type of flower you decide to force, buy the largest bulbs you can find. The bulbs should be firm and free from nicks and bruises. 2.Choose a pot with drainage holes that's at least twice as deep as the bulbs to allow for proper root growth. Fill the pot halfway with so...
Many spring flowering bulbs are ideal for naturalizing. Crocus, Dutch Iris, Grape Hyacinth, Daffodils and Bluebells can be grown right in the lawn. Choose an area where the grass can be left unmowed in the spring until the foliage of your bulbs has matured. ...
Dig summer bulbs in fall after the foliage begins to die back. There are two main types of flowering bulbs. Dig summer bulbs in fall after the foliage begins to die back. Cut the stems down to 3 inches high with sharp shears. Rinse off any excess soil stuck to the bulbs but do not...
The hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) is a spring flower grown from bulbs that keep on giving. Storing hyacinth bulbs properly after flowering allows for another year of fragrant blooms. Grown most successfully in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 8, these hardy perennials are native to Euras...
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Image:Hyacinth Lit Glass Bowl – Giftfrom T&M Hyacinth bulbs are specially “forced” into producing early displays for winter. To keep their fabulous fragrance flowing, the plants should be kept cool and their compost moist. Although your bulbs won’t flower again in wintertime, they will flowe...
Planting bulbs in the fall all but guarantees a beautiful garden come springtime. Here's how to plant bulbs both outside and inside, and the tools you'll need.
Keep the soil moist, but never soggy. Once the bulbs have finished flowering, remove the spent flowers and stems but continue to water and provide light for the foliage. The foliage will feed the bulb so it can grow again next year. Do not remove the foliage until it has turned yel...
The best time to lift the bulbs is approximately six weeks after flowering, once the leaves have turned yellow. If necessary, use a garden fork to gently loosen the bulbs from the ground. If you want to lift earlier to avoid the unsightly foliage or make room for new plants, RHS recomme...