Aftercare For Hyacinths Grown In Pots! What To Do When Flowering Is Over 🌿 BG

[@rickcole349]

Thanks for this video. One of my neighbors gave me a hyacinth as an Easter gift and I had no idea what to do with it. I've just started keeping houseplants and a flower bed at my house. I only have about 8-10 plants. I'm good with cacti, spider plants, pothos, sunflowers outside, and some grapefruit plants/trees eventually I grew from seed. Thanks again for the tips for storing the bulb. I have a root cellar.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rick, thanks for your lovely comment. I love hearing about other people's plant collections 🙂💚 glad the video helped you and good luck with your plants! 😀

[@dylancook8863]

I'm curious as to how many plants you've accumulated in two years ?? 😊

[@firsttimer791]

This is the best video I have found so far for Hyacinth care after flowers are gone! Thanks a lot for making it.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Mayur, thank you for your comment! I hope it helps you 💚🙂

[@balconiagarden]

Hi everyone, thanks for watching! ADDITIONAL INFO: For forced hyacinth bulbs it's possible the bulbs won't flower the following year but will still put out leaves even if they're placed in the dark. Forcing bulbs in soil is hard going for them and as a result they can sometimes not even flower (very stressful for the poor babies). Instead you could plant these bulbs deep into the soil at around 15cm in autumn and they should put out leaves and flower. If not this season then most likely the next! As I always say, "give it a go and see what happens!" Happy gardening my lovelies :)

[@m.a.g_art_processes6489]

I have one question, while the hyacinth is in the dark space do you keep watering it or what happens, bc I have been gifted one of these plants and I have some clue on how to keep it alive but I'm not quite understanding the after care routine

[@balconiagarden]

@@m.a.g_art_processes6489 Hi you can simply leaves the bulbs as they will be dormant. Very important part of the growth cycle!

[@marianaalmeidamewa5481]

For how long they will be dormant? How do I know when it’s time to plant again? Thank you!

[@AilsaMace]

Thank you for this! My grandma was gifted this whilst in hospital and she asked me to take it home to look after until she got home. It flowered beautifully and the smell was amazing! But I didn't know what to do with it as I don't have a garden I just put a few plants on my windowsill and hope 😂 I don't want this one to die as it's special so thank you so much for the help!!!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Alice, I really hope your hyacinth survives and can be enjoyed next season! Sending good wishes to your grandma 💐💚

[@alisonfisk2711]

Thank you for this video. It might be common knowledge to others, but I learned the hard way that it is possible to have an allergic skin reaction to touching the bulb part specifically, especially if you don't take care to wash your hands well afterward. Just throwing this out there because I had welts on multiple parts of my body and was itchy all over until I figured it out. Now I just avoid touching the bulb part when I care for it and I have no issues at all.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Alison, so sorry to hear you had such an awful reaction to the bulbs. Glad you found a solution and are still able to enjoy the beautiful flowers 🤗💐

[@shrekthemuffin5540]

Thanks for the great video, I was scared to cut all the leaves of my hyacinth plant off but now I know that it’s the best way for our plant children to stay healthy!! 🍀💚

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Shrek! 😀

[@RachelLara]

Oh my gosh. Had I not watched this I would have depression spiraled. FAILED ANOTHER PLANT LOL. Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

😂😂😂 all we can do is our best for the plants but let's be honest there are always casualties 🤦‍♀️💚

[@martibee4140]

I just bought 2 beautiful purple hyacinths at Aldi's, about a week ago. I LOVE growing plants. Been gardening 90%of my life, _ I love it. Yet I've never grown hyacinths before. Plus I live in a cold climate, so I can only HOPE I'll be able to do justice to my beautiful purple hyacinths!! Therefore I'm grateful for your video. I live in a small apartment now so this year I only have 4 plants. The 2 hyacinths, 1 begonia I've managed to keep alive over winter, & an aloe, I've been growing since June of 2023. The aloe is twice the size it was when I bought it. I am hopeful I can & will keep my 2 pretty hyacinths alive, and growing beautifully. I "Love" plants. I name them and I talk to them also. It makes them all grow beautifully.😊 😊

[@fm5291]

The hyacinth I got in spring at the grocery store, is now bloomed again, a few months later in August. I didn't do anything in particular, just treated it like a house plant. I missed watering for a couple weeks so the leaves dried so I cut them down most of the way. Then new pointed leaves grew out of the center, and while those are still very short (maybe 2") there are now flowers bloomed between them but there isn't a visible stem they are just at ground level.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi, your comment is so interesting! It sounds like your hyacinth didn't have a proper dormany period over summer which is when the bulb is placed in a dark cool place and doesn't receive any water, and so it continued to grow in summer. When bulbs don't have a dormany period they will begin to grow again but the growth is normally stunted although I've never heard of flowers without visible stems. My advice would to be to cut the flowers back when they die, allow the plant to replenish its energy through photosynthesis and when the leaves start to go yellow cut them all off and then allow the bulb to go dormant. This should hopefully lead to better growth next season 🌱

[@z8669zzz]

Thank you, as I plan to plant the bulbs outdoors. I may just keep one plant to store the potted plant in my bungalow canning room [dark and dry room] also the dating is most helpful!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Peter 😊 you're welcome! I find dating things or writing diaries of what I've done most helpful, otherwise the information just flies out of my brain 😂

[@steffbush126]

Perfect video for me. Short and sweet right to the point 😊

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Steff! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 🌷

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

@@balconiagarden perfect video for me, too!

[@johnstewart5787]

I just picked up six bulbs today and your video was the first to come up. A very informative video on aftercare! Thank you very much! 😊🪴🌿🌺🌼🌸

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, John 🙂 good luck with your hyacinths I hope you enjoy them 🌸

[@nicoleancell6860]

I don’t buy many plants bc I definitely have a black thumb but every Easter I do buy a hyacinth. Their scent is so lovely and intoxicating. One of my other favorite scents is confederate jasmine which I have tons of in my yard. I read the chemicals produced in hyacinths is similar to Jasmine. So this explains my affinity for their incredible smell. I live in Florida where in the summer June-September it gets hotttttt 97-100 degrees hot. So, I put my hyacinth in the Sun early mornings then bring it inside. When it’s dormant I think I’ll keep it inside

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Nicole, that's really interesting that hyacinths and jasmine have similar chemicals, I'm also a huge fan of jasmine 😊 glad you're enjoying your hyacinth even in such intense heat! 😃

[@alluringgyrl]

I have my first hyacinths that were in bulb vases. I found your channel trying to search if I needed to throw them out. Thank you for the info! I can't wait to let my bulbs go dormant and then bring them out again in fall.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi alluringgyrl 😀 just wanted to give you some more info as it sounds like your hyacinths have been forced/grown in water and in the video I talk about hyacinths grown in soil. Bulbs grown in water are unlikely to bloom again as growing into water is a very energy intensive process for the bulbs and they end up depleted of resources. If you want try growing these bulbs in future years I would let the leaves die back, allow the bulb to go dormant and then plant it into soil in autumn around 15cm deep. There's a chance it will put out leaves the following season and it may even flower the season after that but you can't grow those bulbs the following year in water. Hope that's helps! 🙏 💚

[@alluringgyrl]

@@balconiagarden thank you! After my first two in water finished blooming, I put them in a pot with soil and the leaves are still dying off. I have another set of three I was gifted in soil. I'm hoping to let them all go dormant and see what I can do with them in the fall indoors.

[@balconiagarden]

@@alluringgyrl good luck! 👍

[@machinegunbabygirl]

this is so helpful! i recently go a hyacinth and the flowers starting shriveling up and i had no idea what to do, thanks!!

[@balconiagarden]

Great, glad the video helped! 💚

[@valeriejones8294]

I'm new at gardening. I love hyacinths and their smell. I purchased a plant during Mother's Day that had 4 bulbs and replanted in an outside pot. Luckily, I deadheaded correctly before seeing your video. I wanted to save just the bulbs but wasn't sure what to do. You did a great job explaining the process, thank you so much. Now i wait for the leaves to die down. I'm lucky to have a new shoot that is slowly growing next to one of the bulbs. Can you tell me if it's a separate bulb, or could it be connected to the one that's already completed it's process? I don't want to damage anything when I pull the bulbs. Thank you.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Valerie, so glad you enjoyed the video. Sounds like you have a natural green thumb 🙂 the separate shoot is most likely an offset (a daughter bulb) and will eventually grow large enough to flower. Offsets gradually take the energy from the mother bulb so you can remove the offset and pot it up in a separate labelled pot as you would a normal bulb, in good quality free draining mpc. It may take up to 5 seasons before the offset starts to flower. You can gently pull the offset off with your fingers or use a sharp, sterilised knife. By removing the offset you're allowing the mother bulb to retain all the energy it produced during the vegetative growth stage. Hope that helps 😊

[@aametriigraham8489]

Thanks for the video! I had no clue what to do after the flowers...

[@balconiagarden]

You're very welcome! Glad the video helped you 🤗🪻

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

Thank you, my 7 hyacinths thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

😂😂😂😊 you're welcome Claire and your 7 hyacinths! 🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻

[@towerofresonance4877]

Thank you thank you! I just got my first Hyacinth to take care of from a neighbor. I was not aware at all...although I was told "perennials" so from my ling experience with petunias, must deadhead and cut back!❤

[@balconiagarden]

Your welcome, glad you enjoyed it! Spot on with deading heading and cutting back 😄

[@joshefrags5471]

Thank you I recently fell in love with flowers as I am older now due to its stress relief and capabilities of allowing us to care for them. Thank you for giving me that access to provide what is needed to bloom amazing flowers and how to take care of them.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Josh, you're very welcome 🤗 I'm so glad you're able to enjoy beautiful flowers, they really do brighten up our lives 🌷☺️

[@joshefrags5471]

@@balconiagarden Much appreciated. I must say I am glad I picked up a good hobby at a good time too. Since I live in zone 5, I have learned so much more than I even did studying Horticulture. Keep up the great work and content and keeping it up while walking toward the amazing green gardens each season!! 💌

[@straighft]

Very educational video, learned alot too. i enjoyed this video, definitely going to do my best taking caring of my hyacinth plant until next year!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Elliot, glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with your hyacinth! 😀

[@cess4089]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@balconiagarden]

Glad it helped, Cess! 😀

[@racheldawkins6491]

The blooms on my plant are so fragrant and beautiful. After the bloom is spent it is still fragrant like popperia.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rachel, they are wonderful aren't they 🙂

[@markasdievovaikas]

I was surprised you don't mention the process for bringing them back and encouraging the next season's bloom. I understand they will need to be watered and then chilled for 13 weeks to stimulate growth again, such as placing them into the refrigerator's crisper drawers for that time period. Once new growth has appeared they are then to be moved into full sun. I was also told the ones grown in water will never come back and should just be discarded at the end of the blooming season.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Markas, it's always a challenge to make informative videos that don't go on too long or overwhelm the viewer with too much information. For that reason I tend to break each topic down and focus just on that aspect of growing plants. This video is about aftercare ie once the plant has finished its life cycle but I do have other hyacinth videos about how to plant them which contains the chilling process, care when growing, etc. I also pin a comment with additional info if I forget anything.

[@niloufarkharrazi8126]

Thanks for your professional explanation, easy to learn all steps to be taken one by one.

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Niloufar 😀 I hope it helps you 💚

[@jolus6678]

I have a bulb from last year. It’s still potted in the soil it came in. The leaves lasted very long after the blooms faded and I believe I even gave it organic fertilizer after blooming but the bulb never enlarged so it’s quite small . It probably would have done better if it had been in rich soil.

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, the bulbs won't grow that much larger from year to year. If you bought the bulb potted up, it could also be that it was treated by the plant company to flower at a certain time, a process that stresses the bulbs and affects their ability to flower or grow well the following season. You could always pot it up into new soil and give it a year or two to see if it recovers.

[@jolus6678]

@ , Yes, I do not expect it to bloom in the spring. I’m in South Florida so in addition to rich soil, I’ll probably have to put it in the fridge over the winter if I ever wish to get it to bloom. It will be interesting to try.

[@TeffyBabyy]

Hyacinth and Calla lilies are my absolute FAVORITE flowers!!! I've got 20 Hyacinth bulbs and just 2 Calla Bulbs( both have lots of pups growing)

[@balconiagarden]

Both are absolute champs, I love them too! :)

[@robertgrant008]

Fantastic help thankyou x

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Robert 🤗

[@barriesansom2070]

Fantastic! .just been given about 8 recently dug up hyacinths..thanks for your clear advice once again! 🌺

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Barrie! 😀

[@birthareinheart8858]

Thanks for the video! Question -- so, when you take the bulb out for dormant season you pull it out of the dirt? Can you leave it in the dirt? Also, when do you repot? Come next Spring? Thanks for your help!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Birtha, you're welcome! If you're lifting your bulbs you take them out of the soil and then repot in autumn provided they're still healthy. The bulbs need a cold period of at least 12 weeks to then flower properly in spring. You can leave them in the open soil or in pots over their dormancy, either watering or leaving them completely alone (I've tried both and the bulbs survived and flowered the following season). Bear in mind that if you don't lift your bulbs you cant see if they are still healthy and so run the risk of having a less that adequate display. Also some people only use bulbs for one season as they can sometimes not flower as well the following season due to the mother bulbs producing daughter bulbs and the energy gets sent to the new bulbs rather than to producing a large flower. It's gardener's choice, I always try to use my bulbs for as long as possible and then grow the daughter bulbs on but that can take a few years. I'll going to be doing a frequently asked questions bulb video soon so hopefully I can go into more detail on these topics!

[@megablotter]

Thank you for the much needed information. I bought potted hyacinth plants this spring & I was not very sure what to do next as the flowers have started drying out & stalks are flopping a bit. My issue is, I've placed it indoors as I enjoy the scent when moving around & doing my chores. I was wondering if I could transplant them in a pot outside for the next season like tulips & remove the leaves once they start yellowing. I hope, I'm doing right.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Movin, I love the scent too and had a few in my home :) You can definitely plant the hyacinth bulbs into a new pot outside, they love full sun and new fertile compost will help bulk up the bulbs. The only thing to be aware of is that many bulbs sold in pots are "forced" ( i.e exposed to artificial conditions which trigger them into growing) and this can affect how they grow the following season - it's like these bulbs won't flower until 2 seasons later. I'd recommend planting them into new pots but on their own to allow them time to recover from the forcing and then maybe the following season plant them into a mixed container with tulips. Hope that helps! :)

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Excellent job on this one 👍🏼

[@balconiagarden]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😊🙏

[@richardschnedorf5711]

Good presentation.

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you, Richard 🙂

[@faithfj]

Great video, thank you. Question, where wou,d be the "cool dry spot" for those of us in an apartment with no basement or outdoor space where summers are pretty hot and humid? Shall I put it in the refrigerator?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Faith, I would store them in a dark cupboard, low to the ground and that gets air. For their dormancy period, spring-flowering bulbs like temperatures anything between 15-25°C so the fridge is too cold for them. When it comes to autumn you can put your bulbs in the fridge for 12-16 weeks depending on the species where they will experience the verbalisation period (cold period which will help them flower better in spring). After that cold period you can plant them out and they should start growing. Good luck!

[@rachelc.6181]

Question... when do you take them out of dormant stage, back into the sun and water?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rachel, the dormancy period for spring-flowering bulbs is summer so when autumn comes, you can plant healthy bulbs into compost, then water, place in a sheltered position but with winter temperatures and in spring they should start to emerge .

[@mariedamon5655]

Brilliant thank you do hyasymphs flower twice a Yr or only the once x

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Marie, you're welcome 😀 they only flower once a year but should send out 2 to 3 flower spikes 😍

[@renaayad4490]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video; it's very helpful.

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Rena! 🌱

[@riohenry6382]

Thanks ! Great advice

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Rio! 😃

[@hazelwood-wi9sk]

Thank you for posting this it is very helpful. However, the Hyacinth I received as a gift was in a beautiful glass "flask-like container with water. No soil. It bloomed beautifully now, I'm not sure what to do with it. Can you advise please???

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Hazel, bulbs grown in water normally don't grow well in the seasons to come as growing bulbs in water is very energy-demanding. Many people recycle them after they have finishing flowering however if you really want to keep it you can cut the flower back and follow the steps in the video. If the bulb is still firm and solid you can replant it in autumn but this time into soil and at around 15cm deep. The bulb might need a season or two to flower again. You can't rebloom a bulb that has already been grown in water. Good luck! 👍

[@hazelwood-wi9sk]

@@balconiagarden Thank you for the inf. I might just give it a try!

[@ani97099]

Thank you for the video… I do have one question during hybernation if I am keeping it in pot only then for how much time I need to keep it in dark place and do I need to water it?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Ani, if you have them inside then you don't need to water them. You can leave the bulbs over summer in the dark place and in autumn place them outside. Bulbs need to experience at least 12 weeks of temps under 7°C to properly flower the following season so if you have your pots inside all year round you can place the bulbs in the fridge for the same period. Hope that helps!

[@kimberlyblodgett7206]

This extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Kimberly 😀 Hope it helps

[@kathyjacobson1819]

I found this video very helpful though I have an extended complicated condition with my Hyacinth bulbs due to the fact that they got water during the winter months and never went into hibernation they grew in an enormous leaf structure with no flowers of course. Is there any way to preserve the Hyacinth bulbs? I see this video is two years old but it was very good 👍Thank You

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Kathy, as long as the bulbs are producing healthy leaves they should be fine. Flower production in bulbs also has to do with experiencing temperatures below 5°C for some months so if it didn't get cold enough that will affect flower development. Bulbs can also take a season off from flowering to recover as flowering is very energy-demanding. Make sure the bulbs are also planted deep enough that will help keeping the bulbs cool. People who live in warmer climates but still want to grow spring-flowering bulbs put bulbs in the fridge or freezer for at least 6 weeks to replicate winter and it works well, perhaps that's an option for you if they continue not to flower. 🙂

[@kathyjacobson1819]

@@balconiagarden Thank You so much for replying to my question about my Hyacinth bulbs which have continued to regrow. They are in a pot with other flowers I was trying to keep alive during the Winter. They flowered once when I receive them then a second time during Winter along with the other flowers in an arrangement. It did not occur to me that they would regrow again of course as I was watering the other flowers. I'm not expecting these plants to flower again so soon though afraid of cutting ✂️ the leaves since they are so long. How do I put them to sleep for a while without killing the bulbs?

[@richardschnedorf5711]

Thanks for the info. Good presentation

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Richard, you're welcome 😀

[@kathypatchell5327]

Great video, thank you. Question: When hyacinths are in pots and start going dormant when can I plant them in the ground for next year.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Kathy, glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 you can plant hyacinths from mid to late autumn. They normally require 10 to 12 weeks in the soil to flower well. Good luck 👍

[@jaysonf.huawei932]

Hi, can you please clarify the period the bulds should he left dormant. 6 weeks on the freezer?... or 12-16 weeks in a dark place. While Reading the comments I saw different data. Kindly educate me on this, thanks.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jayson, hyacinths and other spring-flowering bulbs go dormant over summer so once they have finished their growth cycle, this is when we can (don't have to though) lift them and store them in a cool dark place until around October/November when they are then planted out again. This is the 12 to 16 week period. The 6 weeks chilling period (minimum period of chilling, can be up to 14 weeks) is for over autumn and winter when the bulbs require temps of around 4 to 7 °C in order to then flower successfully in spring. Ideally the bulbs would experience this cold period outside but not all zones have such low temps so we can replicate the chill by placing the bulbs in the fridge, then planting them out in around January, February. Hope that helps

[@studiocac]

Thanks for this video! One question, when do you know it’s time to take it back out?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, you can take them out in mid autumn and provided they're still healthy (firm, no mold etc.) then you can plant them again 😀 plant them at around 15cm deep in the soil.

[@studiocac]

@@balconiagarden Thank you so much!

[@edwardwicks304]

Very informative. Love the accent. You just got a new subscriber.

[@balconiagarden]

Thanks Edward and welcome! :)

[@racheljolley26352]

Thank you, just what I needed to know! Very well explained, brilliant! ⭐️🏆

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rachel, thank you and glad the video helped! 🙂💚

[@atomicbluberry]

Thank you for the video, but one question. My hyacinth is in a vase with water, so should i plant it in soil before it goes dormant, or can i leave the bulb in the vase when its dormant?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, bulbs grown in water are different to those in the soil. Bulbs forced in water won't receive the necessary nutrients to replenish themselves after flowering which means their growth will be significantly impaired next season, if they grow at all. Most people discard bulbs forced in water after their flowering but if you do want to try, let the bulbs go dormant over summer and plant them 15cm deep into soil in autumn. If they grow there's a high chance they won't flower the following season but could potentially the season after that 😊

[@atomicbluberry]

@@balconiagarden should I let them go dormant in the vase?

[@mastermindhunter]

I just cut my brown stalks, even though they didn’t flop over. My leaves are still green, but they flopped. So I’ll leave them be. So should I trim off the roots like the leaves and stalk, or keep them?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, I would leave the roots as they are and when the leaves turn brown, either lift the bulb and let the roots dry off and then trim or you can leave them on ☺️

[@sharonreed2100]

When do we bring them back out after hibernation?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Sharon, if you're planting them outside you can bring them out in mid autumn and plant them out then. Spring bulbs need a period of at least 12 weeks in temps below 7°C to flower properly. If you're planting your bulbs indoors you can mimic this cold period by placing the bulbs in the fridge for the same about of time. Make sure they're not next to any fruit as the gases can destroy the flower bud in the bulb. In early spring you can then plant them out. Hope that helps! 😃

[@crosswalk5804]

Then what??? What do i do with the bulb and when in order to get more hyacinths

[@balconiagarden]

It depends how you store your bulbs. If you store your bulbs in their pots, leave them in the dark over their dormancy period until you start to see leaves. How quickly the bulbs wake up and begin to grow again depends on several factors like how warm your home is, how healthy the bulbs is and when it falls dormant. But it should be around late winter early spring. When they are dormant water very sparingly and never have the bulbs sitting in water as they could rot. When you see leaves take them out into the light and water more regularly. If you store your bulbs loose, plant them in mid to late autumn deep into the soil around 15 to 20cm, not on top of the soil - the chances of forcing bulbs 2 seasons in a row and getting them to flower is quite low. Planting them in the soil should help with flowering, although it may take an extra season to flower. I'm going to make a video on how to sow the bulbs topic closer to the time. 😊

[@kemeshaclarke1444]

New subscriber from Jamaica

[@balconiagarden]

Thank you Kemesha! Lovely to have you here 😀

[@JoOrtega-o8r]

Great video..thank you

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jo, you're welcome 😁

[@Grapeseedoil]

Hi, awesome video I learned a lot. If I purchased my Hyacinth in water do I now place it in soil since the flowers wilted & I deadheaded the stems??

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Dean, normally when bulbs are forced in water they then rot when planted into soil so most people recycle them instead. Growing in water takes alot out of the bulbs as well so the chances of reblooming is slim. If you decide to plant them in soil I'd plant them around 15cm and allow them a few seasons to recover , if they don't rot!

[@Grapeseedoil]

@@balconiagarden Thank you so much. I wish I had known that before I purchased it. I’ll def take your advise & keep my fingers crossed.

[@John17.24]

Thanks. That was really helpful. Someone gave me indoor hyacinths and I love the scent wafting around the house. Now, having watched your video, I've learnt how to preserve them.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Glen, you're welcome and thank you for your comment ☺️ glad to help ☺️

[@thereshegrows5924]

Do the bulbs always have to be somewhat exposed as yours is? Or can I plant the Hyacinth bulbs a little bit lower so that it is deeper into the soil and all I can see is the leaves.

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, yes you can plant your bulbs at the specific depth they like to sit at on the soil, for hyacinths it's around 15cm. I normally plant all my bulbs under the soil surface, the hyacinth I used in the video was actually bought potted up from a garden centre 🌱

[@thisisme-k4o]

this was so helpful. many thanks!!!

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Alg! 🙂

[@gayonabay]

Thank you! I recently got a few hyacinths and they now dried, I wasn’t sure what to do next 🙈 just one question, since I kept them uncut until they were completely dry, they now have green strans growing out of where the last flowers sat at the stalk. What do I do now? Do I still cut them off?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, I don't fully understand what you mean but the rule is once all of the green foliage and flowers have turned brown you can now cut them off as the bulbs have completed their growth cycle this year and are now going dormant. The green might be offsets or daughter bulbs? If they are you can gently separate them and treat them as you would treat the other bulbs. They'll need a few years to bulk up before flowering so I always put the smaller ones in pots together so I can keep an eye on them. Hope that helps 🙏😊

[@Ginger32]

Is there a way to get these flowers to stay bloomed all year long? I love the smell and they are so pretty. I want to have these in my home all year long!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Ginger, I would love that too! But unfortunately that's not how bulbs grow. They need a dormany period where they don't grow at all then a cold period for some months to be then triggered into flowering and growing. You could technically replicate these conditions, for example put the bulbs in the freezer or fridge then give them the right light and temps but it would be a bit of a faff. I just enjoy them as long as possible and look forward to the following season! 😀

[@Ginger32]

@@balconiagarden about how long will my flower plant last before it dies? A few days or weeks?

[@SB-qs9zu]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, thanks for watching! 😀💚

[@margueritegant6938]

Thanks very helpful

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome, Marguerite! 🥰

[@lukaniamoon2029]

Do we water them when we put them away in that dark cool spot?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Lukania, no just leave them alone and when you plant then autumn you can start watering them 🙂

[@rachaelo.3324]

So, can I keep my plant in its pot in a sunny place until it’s next bloom or will it go dormant and need to be put up eventually?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Rachael, the bulbs will definitely go dormant over summer regardless of how you store them. If you leave them in their pots outside during dormancy, I would put it in a cool, sheltered place making sure the temps don't reach higher than around 16°C, not in the sun. You can let them get rained on or protect them, I've tried both ways and both have worked. If you want to lift them then you will need to replant in autumn provided they're still healthy. Hope that helps 😊

[@rachaelo.3324]

@@balconiagarden thank you so much definitely a help!… I will be keeping them inside in their pot, I’m in Florida and I know the summer will get way too hot for them.

[@SecondHandPoet1]

Another great video, Kitty. Really informative, but with your usual fun and passionate take. I have a question that maybe you can help me with: why is only half the bulb submerged? Is this common for flowers, or just certain species?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Neil, thank you as ever for your comments 😊 the hyacinth bulbs are only half submerged because they have been "forced" to grow which basically means the growers have created conditions that will make the bulbs flower earlier, like 13 weeks of cold period before planting and other things. I really don't like this term in this context because it sounds really horrible for the bulbs but they're not harmed at all 🙂

[@TaLeng2023]

Can this be grown in tropical areas? I assume the bulbs had to be stored in the fridge...

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, Im sure if your exact climate but I would say that it will be challenging to grow hyacinths outside in a tropical climate, even when you give them at least 12 weeks in the fridge. They grow best in temperatures between 4 and 18°C and the hotter the temperature, the shorter the flower lasts. Might not be worth it. Hope that helps

[@ColapsMental]

When do you take them out and repot them?

[@balconiagarden]

I'd repot them once the spike has finished flowering and the bulb moves to its vegetative growth stage 🙂

[@olenagamma9141]

Wow love, amazing! Thank you. Can I save or replant the hyacinth stem? A beautiful white flowers stem broke off and I really want to save it! For it to grow roots

[@balconiagarden]

Hi, unfortunately not as flower stems are designed to flower and not root but you could trim the bottom of the stem, put it water and enjoy the blooms as long as their last 🙂

[@olenagamma9141]

@@balconiagarden Aw thank you!

[@grahammprgan8156]

If potting into another pot what compost to use please

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Graham, any good quality, free draining compost will do

[@femmechanic1931]

Might be a stupid question, but when you make the bulb go dormant, you never water it until it's planted again correct?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, that's actually a very good question and one I had when I started growing and storing bulbs 😊 when you lift the bulbs and store them inside somewhere over summer you don't need to water them. When you plant them out in autumn then you can give them a big drink 😀

[@daisygoswami4260]

What type of soil is needed for hyacinth? and watering procedure.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Daisy, minimal Watering so the soil is moist but not saturated and good, free-draining multipurpose compost with optional sand or grit mixed in is best. 🙂

[@Rut1971]

Got it!! Thank you

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome! 😄

[@mickiboisvert4850]

I have no luck with plants but I am trying hard. My sister gave me a bulb I’m a glass jar with water. I’ve cut the dead heads already and her leaves are beautiful. I keep her in the window (nw facing because of the position of my house and which side gets the most sun all day). I want her to blossom again. How should I care for her from here on out? I would love to plant her outside later. What should I do at this point?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Micki, thanks for your comment. It sounds like you have a bulb which has been "forced" in water which, although it looks very beautiful, it doesn't allow the bulbs to replenish all the nutrients that they lose during flowering and growing. As a result the chances of bulbs forced in water growing again isn't very high and most people recycle them once the leaves start yellowing. Having said that, I always like to try things out so you could allow the bulb to complete her natural growth cycle, store the bulbs over summer and then plant into soil in autumn at around 15cm. If the bulb is soft or feels crunchy or not firm at any point I would recycle. If the bulb grows at all it will most likely need a few seasons to flower again. Hope that helps!

[@mickiboisvert4850]

@@balconiagarden thank you! That’s what I have decided to do when that happens to the leaves in the hopes that I can get her to bloom next year! Your video helped me greatly. I’m just getting into plants and flowers. This will be a fun project for me

[@balconiagarden]

@@mickiboisvert4850 I wish you success! The world of plants is truly magical, I hope you love it as much as I do 😍

[@khrystynaburda808]

Im sorry but for how long should the bulb stay in the dark place ? When should I plant it back?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Khrystyna, you can leave them over summer (the bulbs' dormancy period) in the dark place and then plant them out in autumn 🙂

[@jessd7025]

If you leave it in the soil while storing it in dar, do still water it? If so how often?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jess, no need to water until you plant again in autumn ☺️

[@jessd7025]

@@balconiagarden okay thank you very much! 🙏

[@maanbustamante]

are we suppose to water it still during dormancy? my hyacinth is already done blooming this season and i’ve already cut off the leaves since it’s brown and dead already. can i put it on dormancy now since it’s summer here already thanks

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Mae-Ann, yes you can now store your bulb following the steps in the video. How you water it depends how you store your bulb. if you leave your hyacinth in its pot in soil you can leave it in the dark all autumn and winter until it begin to grow leaves. Water them very little during autumn and winter, don't allow them to sit in water or else they could rot. When the leaves appear (normally around late winter-early spring) take them out into the light and begin to water more regularly. If you store the bulbs loose and not in the soil, you can leave them alone during their dormancy and then plant them into pots in autumn and water sparingly until you see leaves. If you have a hyacinth that was forced (a very energy-intensive process for the bulb) I would also recommend planting bulb under the soil at around 15-20cm as it will give it a better chance of flowering next season. Good luck!

[@dorinadoli1987]

Thank you! How much time should i leave the bulb in the darkness , for how many months ?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Dorina, you're welcome 😊 you can leave your bulb dormant until autumn or early winter then replant it and allow it to experience the cold weather which triggers it into flowering in spring 🌷

[@jawadodeh8276]

Awesome Video! One question though, what kind of fertilizers should I use on Hyacinth bulbs? Any recommendations?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jawad, any good bulb fertiliser will do the job, something like a granular feed. Hyacinths should be fed twice a year, once in the autumn to encourage root development and once in early spring to feed the growing plant. Hope that helps!

[@pungr]

I live in a northern clime and always take the bulb out of the pot after flowering, shake it off and store in a mesh laundry bag in the basement. In the spring, I plant them outside and they bloom reliably the following spring in the yard.

[@balconiagarden]

Great tip, thank you for sharing :)

[@katizadaly2370]

You mean the bulb should be ventilated? Like on a shelf in the dark? I'm very bad with plants so I'm just making sure of not messing things up this time!

[@pungr]

@@katizadaly2370 I don't think it would have to be, but ventilating it does cut down on the chance of it getting moldy.

[@sohylaaboudeif1459]

For how long shall I keep the plant in hibernation?

[@balconiagarden]

Until autumn, I normally plant my hyacinths end of October beginning of November 🙂 another way to figure out when to plant especially when you're planting in the open soil is to plant between the first frost and before the soil freezes solid. 🥶

[@sohylaaboudeif1459]

@@balconiagarden I understood. Thank you so much! And do you water it when it's in hibernation?

[@Jezebel066]

I have mine in water. Hope it’s ok. Can I do anything w the seeds?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jessica, growing bulbs in water is very pretty but sadly the chances of them blooming again are slim and many people who grow bulbs in water recycle them after they've flowered. Growing in water means the bulbs can't their replenish their depleted resources after growing as there aren't suitable nutrients in the water. You can grow hyacinths from seed, they will take at least 5 years until they bulk up enough to flower so patience is required! Hope that helps :)

[@Jezebel066]

@@balconiagarden recycle?

[@balconiagarden]

@@Jezebel066 put to the compost or bio rubbish.

[@NicolaTibby93]

Hi, so I've recently got a Hyacinth, and some of the leaves are turning yellow/brown and are flooping over. Does that mean it's time for me to trim it back and put in a dark place?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Nicola, yep ita time to trim the leaves, brush off the excess soil, check the health of the bulb and if still healthy, then you can store it until autumn when you can plant it out again 😀

[@claudial8080]

So when you put them in the dark they require no care? (No watering?). And how long do we keep them in the dark?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello, no they need no care because this is their dormancy period so they are effectively asleep and not growing. If they are healthy and clean when you store them, protect them from animals and make sure the humidity isnt too high they should be fine. You can plant the bulbs out into the soil in autumn 🍂

[@MIMI0HESSA]

When to plant it again?

[@balconiagarden]

Autumn, around October 😊

[@Breanna18.3]

Can the flowers be used to plant from seed? If so how? I don’t want to throw away something that could be replanted 💜 thank you!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jane, you absolutely can grow hyacinths from seed although it takes longer and can be a bit trickier than propagating from dividing the bulbs. Just allow the flowers to develop seed pods, allow them to ripen and open up by themselves and catch the seeds. I've never done it before myself but I'm going to try it this season! I know that fresh seeds are the most viable and should be planted soon after harvesting. I'd google it and give it a go! :)

[@lilyguo4248]

Thank you for making this video, it's very detailed and easy to follow! I bought a pot of hyacinth last year, though I didn't really look into how to care for them and left them in the pot outdoors after they finished blooming and the leaves died down. Summer came while they were in the pot and I kept them watered in fear that they would die. They have fortunately grown back, however, there is no flower which has lead me to the path of searching how to properly care for them now(though I really should have done in the start). From your experience do you think there's still any action I can take to make them flower this year? Or should I wait till they die back again and follow the care process in preparation for next year? On a side note, something that also is odd is that since my hyacinths were left in the ground over summer they have grown back during June which is Autumn for where I am and I'm not quite sure if that's meant to be concerning since my previous experience was that they're spring blooms.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Lily, glad the video helped you! 👋 first the bulb that has leaves but no flower- if it hasn't produced a spike yet and the leaves are out the chances of it flowering are low. This happens alot with bulbs that were forced into flowering they don't flower the following season and need a season or 2 to recover, not sure if your bulbs were but that could be one reason. The bulb may had not had a cold enough vernalisation period during dormancy which also affects flowering. I would let the hyacinth go through its natural growth cycle, place it in a sunny position and even give it a feed with fertiliser to allow the bulb to really produce lots of energy that it can use in the next season and hopefully produce that flower spike!As for the early blooming hyacinths it could be the weather in unseasonably warm and the bulbs think it's time to flower. Sometimes bulbs bloom early when the temps rise as they are triggered into growth by warmer temperatures. Hope that helps! 🙏

[@lilyguo4248]

@@balconiagarden thank you so much for such a detailed response, was super helpful, I'll see what I can do！

[@user-tl3hu2lh6u]

Thanks for this. 👍🏽👍

[@balconiagarden]

You're welcome 😀

[@Alan-megan]

And to think that each bulb cost more than a house back in the 17th Century 😮😮😮😮😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@balconiagarden]

Really?? That's fascinating 😀

[@valladolid0711]

I believe those were tulips 🌷

[@samirarahdri6250]

Does the bulb need to be popped out of the ground? Is buried completely underneath the dirt bad?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Samira, bulbs can happily stay their entire lives underground as long as the soil is free draining with nutrients. I only store my bulbs so I have more spa e on my balcony but you can also leave them in the ground or pots 🙂

[@Futilevvooo]

600th subscriber!!!

[@balconiagarden]

Hehehe thank you! 😄💚

[@Futilevvooo]

@@balconiagarden keep it up we support you!!!

[@susanamartins3861]

I have a hyacinth plant that it's leafs are starting to get soft and yellow on the tops. The flowers are still beautiful tho. I don't understand what's wrong. Do you have any suggestions?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Susana, yellow leaves in hyacinths is normally caused by overwatering and then the bulb gets root rot, or underwatering and the leaves dry out. Could be that? Another reason is if the soil has an imbalanced amount of nutrients or not the right pH so around 6 to 7 the hyacinths will suffer. Best soil for hyacinths is a good multi-purpose compost that should contain all the necessary nutrients and have a good structure. Good luck! 👍

[@aliar995]

So wait, how long should i keep them in the dark ? And after cutting the flowers i dont water them at all ?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi, I did a how to plant hyacinth video which explains all about planting, how when etc but basically you plant them in autumn November is a good time. Once you cut the flowers you need to keep watering them as they're photosynthesising, making food to store in the bulb for next season. Once the leaves start yellowing you can ease up on the watering as they're moving towards dormancy.

[@aliar995]

@@balconiagarden thank you for your reply, and what about when i also cut the leaves ? Do i stop watering it at all until new leaves come out ?

[@hdgaiqnwknz6032]

Can I just cut the green thing when it dies and leave the pot out? Do I have to store it in the dark?

[@balconiagarden]

Hello R, bulbs need some time in the dark as well as cold to grow and flower properly. If you don't store the bulbs in the dark the chances of flowering is quite slim. I forgot about some daffodil bulbs I had in a pot on my balcony last season that were planted at the soil surface and although the leaves grew they didn't produce any flowers. Hope that helps 🙂

[@hdgaiqnwknz6032]

Balconia Garden oh okay and when do I take them out?? Also technically they do spend time in the dark when its night time but I’m assuming thats not enough?

[@ShamekaStallworth]

Thank you❤❤❤😊

[@balconiagarden]

You're very welcome, Shameka 🤩🌱

[@estellamartinez4531]

Ty .mines are hanging ,thr dead ill do just that,ty

[@balconiagarden]

🙂

[@lambylambcurly]

This is such a helpful video, thank you so much😍

[@balconiagarden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justme7920]

4:22 what do you do after this point? Keep it like that in a dark cool place. Water it from time to time or no watering at all for few months until fall? Thank you

[@balconiagarden]

You can just leave them alone to chill in the dark, let them enjoy their dormancy period and when autumn comes around you can plant the bulbs and allow the winter weather to water them and chill them so they eventually flower in spring 😌

[@kendramangan]

When is the best time to take the bulbs back out from storage?

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Kendra, if you keep your bulbs in their pots take them out once the foliage starts to grow. If you remove the bulbs from the soil and store them loose you can replant them in autumn. With the second option I'd recommend planting the bulbs under the soil around 15 to 20cm as this will give the bulb a better chance of flowering if its been forced. Hope that helps 🙂

[@MindBodyMuse]

Hi, Can you offer a video of caring for hyacinths in water? I bought three, each in a vase in April. The roots look thick and strong! They flowered quickly, died, and now I’m waiting for photosynthesis to occur before cutting the leaves. When ready, do I also cut the long roots off BEFORE putting in a bag and placing in the dark? And come fall season, do I place back in the vases, or do I plant in dirt? Thank you for answering my Q’s!

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Jill, I've only forced bulbs once a few years ago so I have more experience with bulbs grown in soil! But I can tell you that many people who force bulbs in water eventually discard these bulbs because growing in water is very energy-demanding and there is a chance that they won't flower again. I would still give the bulbs a chance to recover however, by allowing them to die back naturally, store them correctly during their dormany and then in fall plant them around 15cm under the soil. That will give them the best chance to recover. If they grow they may not flower that year but the year after that, there are no guarantees though. As for the roots you can leave them on or trim them off, just make sure they're dry and have no signs of mould. Good luck! 👍

[@hypedstardust]

Thank you for your videos! I just was gifted a potted Hyacinth so this is helpful. Question though how much water does it need after hibernation? Will it still need a little every know and then? I actually am having trouble finding a answer for that on google.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Star, that's a good question and something I didn't make crystal clear 😊 there are mixed opinions on whether you should water bulbs when they're dormant, most gardeners say no although when spring-flowering bulbs are left deep into the open soil or in a container during summer (their dormant period) they will receive water anyway. For bulbs in pots that are forced like my hyacinths were and that remain in the pots during dormancy, don't water them as they could rot. You can start watering them very sparingly from autumn onwards and when you start to see foliage take them out of the dark, cool space and up the watering levels. The main thing is never have the bulbs sitting in water as they'll rot! Hope that helps 🙏🙂

[@hypedstardust]

@@balconiagarden Yes that is very helpful. Thank you Kitty!

[@remybug4015]

Do you grow lily of the valley? I've seen them everywhere and finally decided to plant some but I always see conflicting answers on how to pot and care for them.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Remy, I've never grown Lily of the valley but I plan on doing it next year. I would treat them similar to other spring plants providing shade and a moist soil. I've heard they can be difficult to grow the root form so you could start with a potted version and take it from there. 🙂