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Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 6 comments
One perfumed posy that no garden should be without is the beautiful Hyacinth. Nobody can deny the intrinsic appeal of its bright and cheery flower spikes that combine beauty and a heavenly scent. Traditionally, they are available in candy colors like pink, blue, purple, and white. Newer Hyacinths, like 'Yellow Queen,' has yellow flowers. 'Firelights' even has peach flowers! Read more in this week's newsletter.
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segundo Sandoval - February 24, 2010 5:53 PM
Received some hyacinth bulbs in a glass vas. with plenty of water, need to maintain level. When they bloom can I cut the flowers, place them in a vase. Will more bloom. And can they be transplanted out doors. Thank you
The Bulb Lady - February 26, 2010 9:13 AM
Yes, they can be cut and put into a vase, but they will live longer if they are allowed to stay on the plant. They will not bloom again this season. Allow the foliage to stay on the bulb for as long as possible after the bloom as faded (or been cut). The foliage will generate more energy and store it in the bulb so that it can bloom next year. You can plant the bulbs in the garden at any point during the year, although either spring or fall planting would be best.
MAYBELLINE GUNTER - April 20, 2010 10:39 PM
I LIVE IN EAST TEXAS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN LEAVE THEM IN THE GROUND ALL YEAR LONG OR MUST I DIG THEM UP IN THE WINTER ?
THANKS,
MAYBELLINE
The Bulb Lady - July 12, 2010 4:50 PM
No, you don't have to dig up your Hyacinths in East Texas. Leave them in the ground all summer and be careful not to overwater the area where they are planted. However, if your winters are not generally cold you would probably need to dig the bulbs up and store them in a cool (not cold) dark dry place. In late fall or early winter put the bulbs in your refrigerator for 8-10 weeks to prechill them. They can then be planted in the garden.
Janet Hayes - November 20, 2010 9:53 AM
Tell me about starting Hyacinth bulbs in water.
Years ago my mother gave me one and I would like to start one of my own.
Any help you can give would be appreciated!
Thanks.
The Bulb Lady - January 24, 2011 3:09 PM
It's very easy to do. The Hyacinth will need to be prechilled for about 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator. Then add 1-2" of gravel, marbles, anything that can help hold the bulb in place to a wide vase or flower pot without drainage holes. Then place the bulb on top of the gravel and add more around the bulb. Leave the neck and shoulders of the bulb exposed. Add water just to the top of the gravel and place the bulb in a warm sunny location. Add more water as it evaporates, don't let it dry out to below the bottom of the bulb.
You can also force Hyacinths in a special Hyacinth vase. It has a narrow neck and a wide curved rim that the bulb can sit in. The bottom of the vase holds water up to the bottom of the bulb.