Thursday, August 27, 2009 -
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!
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Comments
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.