How to Grow Hyacinths | Everything You Need to Know! | Guide to Growing Indoor Hyacinth Bulbs!

[@niallgardens]

Hey everyone! Hope you're like me and LOVE hyacinths (or if you don't maybe I'll convert you! 😂). Let me know if you're growing them this year... and how you're growing them!! 🌿 And if you enjoyed this, check out some of my other videos on the channel and feel free to share on social media! 🙏

[@jensoncampbell7097]

Have to get some best smell ever had them first time last year

[@RaVeN_Marie316]

I’m back to tell you that I had 100 percent success because of this video. Thank you!

[@lilysabouri5709]

Great video! Hyacinth has a special place in Persian culture. It is one of the seven items that we put on our new year table spread. It is called Sonbol in Farsi and is symbolic for renewal as Iranian new year starts on first day of spring.

[@Parisima]

I had a pack of bulbs next to me searching youtube to find out how to grow them, then I started to feel rash on my skin and was telling my partner, I don't know why my hands are ichy, and suddenly you said about possibility of getting rash ☺good timing!

[@LizZorab]

I love hyacinths and always forget to plant them. I'm off to order some bulbs now. Thanks for the reminder Niall!

[@niallgardens]

Haha! I should be on commission to the bulb growers! 😂 Thanks for watching it!

[@SheWhoWoodworks]

Beautiful view out the doors there 🌳 I definitely need to give flowers a real go. 🌷 I've been so obsessed with growing veg and lots of it! Hyacinths are so lovely too. Thanks for this!

[@niallgardens]

You totally should! If you don't grow many flowers, these are a perfect way to get into it because they're almost guaranteed to be successful for you! And then you can reuse the bulbs in the garden next year (win win!) ☺️

[@LorraineG123]

Niall your energy is infectious. Ive grown them before and loved them. I set some this year again, but never in jars think im going to try this out. Thanks so much for a great video

[@niallgardens]

Cheers Lorraine! I'm an unashamed fan of them! That's really cool that you're gonna grow some this year too. If you have a look at pinterest there are some really lovely creative ideas for how to grow them.

[@LorraineG123]

@@niallgardens oh lordy, what can of worms have you opened. Im excited to peek. Thanks again Niall.

[@LorraineG123]

@@niallgardens guess who went out and bought teo Hyacinths with the jars 😂, yip i did. Thanks for the reminder how beautiful they are. The Range have them 2 for €5

[@niallgardens]

No way! That's so cool! Are you on instragram? If you are, you should put up a picture of them once you've planted them and I'll link to it on my insta account also!

[@LorraineG123]

@@niallgardens sorry Niall, no facebook or instagram.

[@PrincessKatarinah323]

Dude, I love your style, you've incorporated fashion into gardening.😁😁 Who wears white sneakers while gardening??? Niall🤘👍🤘👍 I love that you make gardening cool & hip, not a grandma thing anymore. Love watching your channel. Thanks for sharing great ideas. Oh, by the way, your background view looks beautiful & serene.

[@niallgardens]

❤️❤️ Thank you for such an awesome message! ❤️❤️ I love that you understand where I'm coming from!

[@dwaynebaker9793]

I’m growing some for the first in compost. They’re beginning to open up now, slowly but surely, a deep purple color. I searched for hyacinth care and your awesome video popped up. This is how I initially found your great channel. 👍🏽 You make me laugh when you mention about cutting “the grass” around your home. 🤣 Hopefully, the two of you, will eventually invest in a mower that you can drive.

[@xGuerrillaGirlx]

So informative! No unnecessary babbling, plus LOVE timestamps. I came here for advice, and I got it! 👍👌

[@niallgardens]

Awesome! Thank you for such a nice message! I definitely try to pack the videos full of value (and I'm a bit of a fan of a good timestamp myself! 😂). The channel's still small, so if you were up for sharing it and getting the word out, that would be amazing! 😃 Thanks again!

[@eliandkate]

Nice explanation of growing these bulbs. I have to confess to having some in the garden which I have never even thought about. Learned a lot today, thanks :)

[@niallgardens]

Thanks Eli! ☺️ I always think the ones in the garden look lovely - smaller and a little bit more natural... that's where all these bulbs will be going when I'm finished with them, into the garden!

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

What I love about your videos are they are informative and I love the DIYs you throw in. Good job. There is a store here in town called Aldis where they sell these when the time is right and I purchased two last year but I think I will check at the nursery because they will, or should be, familiar with “prepared” bulbs. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@niallgardens]

That’s so kind - thank you for the nice comment! 👍 That’ll be great if you can get hold of some of the bulbs!

[@tippysdaddy7468]

Hi Niall great video, thanks for reminding me to buy the bulbs. They make lovely presents, particularly if timed to flower at Christmas.

[@niallgardens]

Thanks very much! 👍

[@patriciaheisse3439]

Nice Input mine outside in the soil and in planters but I also got the idea from you to put them in water and pebbles. I have several glass containers that are perfect for it. Thank you!

[@myrustygarden]

Love it and I too am going to grow them again I think we all remember them from childhood I know I do and they will bring back fond memories of gardening with my nana. As I always say stay safe and stay gardening 🇨🇦🙏🥕✌️🥬☮️💐

[@niallgardens]

That’s so nice that they bring back good memories! ❤️ Stay safe also and speak to you soon!

[@GardenLawncareGuy]

Really nice view out onto the garden & interesting video for me to brush up on my plant knowledge

[@niallgardens]

Cheers! Yeah it takes me back to college days of studying individual plants! 😂

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thanks so much for another great video. I always love coming over and seeing what you’re gonna share you always come up with something wonderful.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

My favourite bulbs 💕 I absolutely love Hyacinths 🌸🦋🌸

[@lilyrose7703]

Hi Niall , you make look so easy and fun to grow bulbs 🌾 P.s. it's raining here in toronto too 😊perfect weather for tea 😂☕ Thanks Niall !!

[@niallgardens]

You’re welcome and thank you too for watching! Glad to know it’s not only here where it’s raining!

[@rashmiendenburg5115]

Great reminder and inspiration ! Just now that it is getting darker. Thank you !

[@niallgardens]

Thanks Rashmi!

[@Linda-lo4oy]

Thank you. I had to find out about my bulbs. Weather in my area of Tennessee is going down tonight, 30° . I brought herbs and the Dipladenia in, a too cramped too dim apartment to protect them. These bulbs should be left out then. Thank you. Very impressive gardener, you are. Appreciate you for sharing.

[@niallgardens]

You're welcome - glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AndrewMartinIsHere]

Glad to hear your warning about the bulbs and their issues with humans. I’m not affected, but I grew some on a windowsill a couple of years ago, and my cat gave a leaf a little nibble and was really sick for a couple of days. I now don’t grow these indoors.

[@niallgardens]

Yeah I wanted to highlight it to people because I’m not sure how widely known it is. Really sorry to hear about your cat - I’d say that gave you quite a scare. I think your choice to stop growing them indoors is a wise one.

[@maricelpagalan4528]

Another great informational video, you convinced me. I'm getting some hyacinths

[@niallgardens]

Thanks Maricel! Hopefully you’ll be another happy hyacinth owner this year!

[@mutsumisaga-walsh2121]

It's funny, I was actually looking at hyacinth at my local garden centre last week... We used to grow as a school project when I was very small(long time ago!)... Weather is not great, while my bagel dough is getting proofed, I might pop down to grab a few bulbs...

[@niallgardens]

I saw you were making bagel dough! (respect to you for making those, that's so cool!). You should totally get a couple and grow them on... then we can compare at Christmas / New Year time!!

[@eileenoconnor391]

Thanks a million Niall. Really nice presentation and got to the bottom of all I needed to know.

[@niallgardens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daviddalberg6255]

I was all in to give these a try for the first time, until I heard the temp requirements! Unfortunately I'm in very, very sunny Southern California, and the coldest area I've got until Jan/Feb is probably 20 C! Will have to remind myself to give these a go then. Awesome vid regardless!

[@anniekeith3643]

hey man , don't be coming on to an Irish gardening site looking for sympathy for your too warm Californian summers ...you aint gonna get any ....(just teasing you of course)

[@niallgardens]

As much as I like the bulbs, I’d happily swap them for the weather you get in Southern Cali! You could always try using the fridge instead? Though a quick google showed that you have to be careful not to put them next to ripening fruit because the ethylene can affect them! (I learn something new every day! 😂). Stoked that you liked the video, thanks!

[@patrickhowden1601]

Very nice and informative vid with no time wasting nonsense 👍

[@MeganAnimalLover]

Thank you for the great video. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@valeriereynolds6494]

Loved your video thank you. Can you tell me please if you keep the water level up while in the dark place, & in the house? I’m assuming yes but 🤷‍♀️😂 thank you

[@BlvckMamba]

This channel is phenomenal.

[@niallgardens]

Thanks so much!!

[@angelaphilip7935]

Really enjoyed watching and very informative. I have 3 bulbs which I will try the 2nd and 3rd method😊

[@malk1275]

you got me hooked am going to get some

[@niallgardens]

You should! They give so much satisfaction in such a short space of time!

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

a beautifully edited video pal

[@niallgardens]

Cheers! Glad you thought so! 👍 Getting the hang of it a little more each time!

[@SamanthaBSpeaking]

Loved this video. I'm really keen to have this beautiful fragrance that you described!

[@niallgardens]

Thanks for watching!

[@bovinejonie3745]

This man grows great plants AND great hair.

[@niallgardens]

Why thank you... I will accept both of those compliments!

[@EvasHomeVintageDIY]

Hey, I came across your video on Facebook, Very nice video to watch;) I am going to check out the rest of your channel and you have a new subscriber;) Greetings from an other garden tuber from The Netherlands.

[@niallgardens]

Awesome, thank you! I'll check out your channel also! 😃

[@octoberstorm3333]

I received a beautiful hyacinth as a gift from a man I was dating. We lost contact on decent terms but I couldn’t believe the fragrance that filled my room when it bloomed. I have had the bulb in water since December 2022 it bloomed New Years and in November 2023 it started growing new roots. No luck past that. I’m determined to get it to bloom again. Because I love plants and because I really adored that man.

[@saslas75]

I have a few hyacinth plants from Easter. Is it best to dry the bulbs and store them until early winter?

[@ms.kaaapickins2183]

Hi, Hello, I just recently brought my first hyacinth and eager to learn and grow them. Ms. Kaaa

[@No-Joking]

Okay, convinced. But what do you do with them when they're done flowering?

[@niallgardens]

Ah! So once they're finished flowering, I put them out into the flower beds in the garden. They'll keep flowering each year, but with much smaller flowers. I think they look really cute when growing out in the wild of the garden!

[@ffspo]

Super excited to give this a try!

[@niallgardens]

Good luck!!

[@TheSarasantar]

My hyacinths were planted outside in pots in December and have lovely pink flowers atm. Once it finishes blooming, can I leave them outside in the same pots during spring and summer if I wanted them to reappear next winter ?

[@andyvaldez26]

Nice video, like the big plant that you have next to you, what kind is it?

[@WendyRodger1]

Thank you Niall, can you please let me know, when I've put them into a cool dark place at the beginning, do I need to change the water every week, or just top it up? (Growing hydroponically.) Greetings from another South African (Cape Town) 🍀💐

[@michaelcarey6019]

Hi Niall, Why do Hyacinth flower have brown patches on them sometimes. Great video, well done Mike

[@ruthodurand116]

Very helpful and informative.Thank you.

[@niallgardens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anitakatyal5758]

Hi Niall, awesome video. I got some of these bulbs in deep purple color, already flowered. I am in Toronto, Canada. Please guide me how to store them in this month of June/2021. I will be planting them in my garden this fall. Also if I want to plant some, inside in pots, as you showed so nicely in your video. Which month I should do this way. Thank you

[@niallgardens]

You can lift the bulbs with the green leaves still on them, then plant them outside and they'll do just perfect! If you're wanting to plant the indoor ones, generally garden centres start selling them in September so anytime in Autumn will work well 👍

[@anitakatyal5758]

Thanks for the reply. I have already taken their leaves out which were already wilted. Now I just have bulbs lying in newspaper in my garage. How and where should I store them until September so that I don't lose them

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Great info, hyacinths are so awesome

[@niallgardens]

Yes they are aren't they!

[@d.lawrencemiller5755]

You're so talented and beautiful. 😭

[@niallgardens]

Thank you so much!!

[@jackpryce663]

How to store or leave them in pots. Thank you jack

[@thanos_minischnauzer]

Thank you 😊 will definitely try this

[@daisybaucom1892]

I some hyacinths from our tractor supply on clearance in December. They are just starting to flower. They came with the bulb jar. Can these go in my outside flower garden? And when. I live in south Carolina.

[@JohnBradford-ps4xe]

Do i need to water the bulbs be i put them in the shed or garage.

[@andrewbray7642]

I am just a newbie and planted my first Rembrandt hyacinth, I put it in my grow tent with my veggies, I don’t have anywhere to grow outdoors, I live in an apartment.will it be okay in a grow box

[@rubinaimran1807]

I like it the way you explain 😍

[@juanitasullivan3372]

Hi, I just found you and love this video and I watched your later one where you took them out of the dark and they are growing. Can these bulbs be stored and re-used again? If so, would someone use the same system you used by putting them in the dark and leaving them be? I'm referring to using them again and again for a house plant and not planting them outdoors. I just bought a Hyacinth in bloom and trying to learn how to care for it.

[@niallgardens]

Hi Juanita! Thanks for the message. You can regrow hyacinths year after year, but unfortunately because they're prepared specifically, they're not going to perform the same again. At best, their flowers will be small. That's why I recommend planting them outdoors. However, if you want to try them again next year I would make sure they're planted in compost so that they get nutrition, give them some plant food while they've got green growth, and then when they die back, I'd move the pot into a cool dark dry spot until the autumn. Hope that helps!

[@juanitasullivan3372]

@@niallgardens Thanks for info. It does help a lot. 8-)

[@juanitasullivan3372]

@@niallgardens How long do the leaves last? Do they die back soon after the dead blooms are cut off or do the leaves last till cooler weather sets in?

[@danielpedigo72]

Hyacinths are my favorite due to the scent. I have pink, yellow, white, purple, & blue Hyacinths.

[@niallgardens]

They're super aren't they?!

[@danielpedigo72]

@@niallgardens yes haha

[@JeffClegg]

Once the bulb is in a glass vase with roots and greenery above, do I leave it like that or plant it in a pot with soil?

[@htetaung4046]

Thanks. Your video is very useful to me.

[@HomesteadinginIdaho]

Fantastic video! Thank you for sharing this! New subscriber.

[@niallgardens]

So glad that you found my channel and enjoyed the video! Much appreciated! ☺️If you know other people that would like it, feel free to share it with them because I’m working to grow the channel 🙏

[@sherrysteel3410]

Can I put the bulbs in soil and in the refrigerator since In zone 6 it isn’t below 10 degrees yet

[@maimoonaaijaz8915]

Hi I want to know if you should leave the bulbs in the pot after they are done flowering ,to flower again next season , or take out the bulbs and freeze them for next season?

[@niallgardens]

I'd probably be inclined to lift them out and replant them next season out in the garden because generally the flowers will be very small in subsequent years

[@kiannalee214]

Thank you so much for ur help. ❤❤

[@arrobinson2191]

So I bought these plants years ago & honestly forget about them. They were potted with purple hearts & would only bloom every other year.. now it's February and I'm in zone 9.. I never cut them back nor have I brought them indoors. I just removed them from their pots & will try my hand at actually caring for them. This may be the year that they die & never come back 😆🙈

[@mslopes8]

Excellent explanation!👏🏻

[@niallgardens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lakishastewart499]

This was very helpful

[@niallgardens]

Glad you thought so, thanks!

[@ericwolfe2022]

Good well explained video 👍

[@niallgardens]

Thanks very much!

[@amariscassidy]

Hello, question here if that’s ok… the one planted in soil.. after storing in the basement and seeing new growth, u mentioned to bring them indoor. Will it need to be watered? How often?

[@niallgardens]

Hi! Yeah it will need to be watered and I would advise just the same as any indoor plant - keep the soil nicely moist, but not wet 👍 How often will depend on the temperature of your house, so I would just check the compost by sticking your finger into it

[@Mombot101]

Supposedly there are seeds that form in the flowers after they're spent. What are these seeds of they grow from bulbs?

[@minabutterfly9562]

Thank you 😊🌱

[@mariemurphy8866]

Thanks for information.done so.well

[@danilozavala9956]

Will any type of water work? (Tap, distilled, etc?)

[@Petlover10000]

I just lay the bulbs on top of the compost, I normally plant them in the ground, when they come up, it seems the flowers are small.

[@niallgardens]

The small flowers could be for a number of reasons but I’d definitely recommend planting them well into the compost rather than laying them on top

[@patdavis1455]

When you say 10 degrees storage temp. are you talking F or C?

[@robynmartin2026]

great vid, thank you!

[@niallgardens]

Glad you liked it!

[@silviamaria1000]

Below 10F ? Where else can you put your bulbs when you leave in weather that don’t go below 40F in winter ?

[@niallgardens]

Below 10 degrees Celsius, so I think you should be fine

[@georgeross-williamson1151]

Thank you for this great video. I have a question regarding the 8 or so weeks that they need to be in cool place to grow. Can they grow in a place that is 100% dark? I have a cupboard under the stairs in the stariwell of the apartment block, would this be ok for them?

[@niallgardens]

Yes, absolutely! That'll be perfect! When they're in the cool, dark place, they're developing but not requiring light

[@margaretmccollum2225]

Would love to be able to do this. I don’t have a dark space. 10 degrees is cold. Would it be OK to put them outside in a dark space? Our typical temps are 25-40 degrees in the winter.

[@CapysGardenShop]

he should’ve said 10°C 😊

[@kenlarsen4489]

thanks

[@niallgardens]

You're welcome!

[@denisekeaskin6929]

When are ya supposed to plant these Niall

[@niallgardens]

Generally you'd be getting these going in the Autumn - come September all the garden centres will have them for sale 👍

[@mariaquan4856]

I am wondering, when it grows , I still put it in water jar until it blossoms?

[@niallgardens]

Yeah - keep the container topped up with water throughout

[@mariaquan4856]

@@niallgardens Thank you.

[@kristall203]

do you have to change the water in the bulb jar??

[@niallgardens]

Yeah I would change it every week or two, just to keep it fresh 👍 Otherwise, it can get a bit green and yucky if left too long

[@stratosaurusrex3399]

Growing in compost do you not water them at all? You didn’t mention about watering.

[@niallgardens]

Yeah I will water them sporadically while they're being kept in the cool and dark, just to keep them slightly moist. Then once they're in the house, I'll water them as with any other indoor plant. Hope this helps!

[@danielpedigo72]

I love Hyacinths. I currently got soft pink, hot pink, yellow, white, blue, purple, and red. I'm attempting an orange 1 to finish my collection.. Anyway, they are in my top 3 favorite flowers. The smell is so amazing and the stocks are so colorful with bell shaped flowers. They're beautiful.

[@irmarivera653]

Existe un video en español?

[@gertrudescai9141]

How often do we need to change the water?

[@niallgardens]

I'd just refresh it every week or so, just to keep it fresh

[@patsharrocks4094]

Very interesting

[@niallgardens]

Glad you think so! Thanks!

[@najahfuller9256]

How much sunlight is too much or too little?

[@niallgardens]

For indoor bulbs, they're not too fussy - so I would say regular indoor light but fairly close to a window should work perfectly.

[@valeriedavies9070]

Thankyou 👍

[@niallgardens]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lindajohnson8049]

Why do they flowers inside the leaves for me? The flower doesn’t rise above the leaves? Is it because no dark time?

[@niallgardens]

Yeah it sounds to me like they needed the few weeks in the dark and cool first 👍

[@PinkCoconut8]

I love ur cheerie dispotion … and your accent. Very nice tutorial. Thanks!

[@niallgardens]

Wow, thank you!

[@michaelhopkins2369]

What is that plant next to you ?

[@niallgardens]

It's actually a small banana plant that was given to us by a friend! Thought it looked cute in the pot!

[@anniekeith3643]

such a controversial choice, id be one of those people cautious about Hyacinths, I think the scent can be a bit overwhelming . And there is something of the granny about them. (no offence to grannys, some of my best friends are grannys) but maybe ill have a look at them this year , find an unusual variety. After all it was only a few years ago that no one really like dahlias and hydrangeas , and now everyone loves them.

[@anniekeith3643]

and btw ... is that a banana plant thats upstaging you in that video...its a beauty ...looks like there some small side shoots coming up too.

[@niallgardens]

It is controversial isn’t it?!! That’s why I chose it... for me, they’re a total guilty pleasure plant, like cheesy pop music! 😂 But I think if you get a classy looking variety and plant it in a really nice way they can still be a showstopper. You make a very good point of Dahlias and Hydrangeas, trends come and go don’t they...

[@niallgardens]

Oh yeah it sure is! It’s an offshoot of a much larger one and we were given it by a friend who grows quite a few tropical plants. It’s growing SO fast, like SO fast! I absolutely love it!

[@Lovley11649]

Cute accentttt😅😍

[@LaluBhaiya1233]

It's bouquet....bucket..

[@kathrynjones6328]

How can a beautiful flower be out of style???

[@markmiel61]

How to get real hyacinth bulbs?

[@niallgardens]

Depends on where you live and at what time of the year, but my immediate thought would be garden centres and online bulb suppliers

[@brendankelly1384]

lovelove forevers sweeties @w

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Sadly they dont have a nice smell anymore. Most people bought Hyacint for its fresh flowery smell. 😒

[@niallgardens]

Oh no! That's a shame - did they have the nice scent at all and it died off, or did they just not have a pleasant scent whatsoever?

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

@@niallgardens For me i liked the intense smell but a lot of people didnt. So the started to make variations wich dont smell. 🤗 🤔 People who didnt like should buy another sort of plant or flower bulb. Tulips narcises

[@TimurDavletshin]

It's not about growing, it is more about forcing.