How to Plant Hyacinths

Learn how to plant hyacinths! Hyacinth bulbs require a winter chilling period of 12-14 weeks at 40-45 degrees F in order to flower properly. In colder zones where this naturally occurs in winter the bulbs can be planted directly into the garden in mid-late fall. However, in warmer zones that don’t receive this extended cold period the bulbs need to be prechilled in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator for 12-14 prior to planting. When chilling, take care not to place the bulbs near ripening fruit such as apple or pears which give off Ethelyne gas and can cause the flower inside the bulb to become damaged.
Hyacinths should be planted in full sun and loose, well-draining soil. Plant the bulbs pointy side up, 4 to 6 inches deep, and 5 to 6 inches apart. Then backfill the area with soil. Generally, fall and winter rains provide adequate moisture, so don’t worry about watering unless the weather is unusually dry.
In early spring the leaves will start to emerge, and then in approximately 3 weeks the flowers will open. Each hyacinth bulb usually produces one flower stalk, although sometimes you’ll get a second or third stem with a smaller flower cluster.
Climate and growing conditions will influence how your hyacinths perform in future years. You can choose to treat them as annuals and plant new bulbs each fall, or if hyacinths return reliably in your area, you can leave them in the ground to perennialize.
If you want hyacinths to return in subsequent years, the foliage should be left to die back naturally which replenishes the bulbs reserves. After flowering, deadhead the bloom stalk at ground level. Then, once the leaves have yellowed and died back, cut off the dead foliage and leave the bulb in the ground to flower again next year.

[@grannygct]

Thank you for an informative video on hyacinths. I grew my pink, white, yellow and purple hyacinths in pots. They turned out like a bouquet; what a lovely show! Love these flowers and the fragance they put out. Will grow them again next year!

[@cookiefavors]

Thank you! Glad you gave details on how to store hyacinth bulbs in refrigerator! I am new to growing Hyacinth and I am in zone 8b

[@farrahsgardendiary]

This was great! I purchased that same color Hyacinth as well as the Tulips and they are doing great! Since I am in zone 9 I am going to chill them a bit longer next year to get bigger blooms.

[@lastochka100]

Very helpful video, thank you! It should definitely get some more views! ❤

[@brokenglass849]

Great video, very helpful!

[@catalinavelasquez6768]

Awesome video. My husband and I just got some and now we are planting our first Buick. Thanks

[@koreanature]

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[@momofashion8992]

Thank you so much for this video I don’t know anything about planting I’m trying to plant some flowers i front of my new house and I’m going for Votaniki Hyacinth Mixed Bulbs this video helps me a lot and look easy ❤❤

[@alberteller7286]

That was so helpful. Thank you so much .🙏🏻

[@Longfield-Gardens]

You're so welcome!

[@paintersinasnap6427]

I bought them as a plant, Can I plant now? Thank you

[@domtom010]

This is my same question

[@georgeodom328]

I received one as a gift in small vase water with long roots in the water. Ready to plant (early spring) but curious about all the roots?

[@annettearnold5980]

How to deal with store bought/potted hyacinth. (Easter plants). I want to plant in our west facing landscaping. What is the best way to do this? What to do with the potted plant after flower blooms are done? How to store until time to plant in the fall, or put them in the ground in the spring? (NW Wisconsin).

[@samislam6842]

Is it too late to plant these in February zone 7b? Currently our weather is mid 40-50s in the day and 25-35 at night.

[@mereplants3449]

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[@MinhNguyen-ox7to]

Can I plant it in beginning April?

[@camilo8cheryl]

Its almost time in my zone 6-7 to plant this before it gets really cold

[@delmarquintessa]

is it true a forced bulb will not bloom again the next year? and what to expect? thanks

[@cherlbennett3915]

My hyacinth stay short bloom few petals never big how you get in stores in pots I have them in sunny locations early morning and shade in later afternoon I struggle with these every where I plant them

[@tracytracyWM]

My hyacinth blooms are falling over. Not sure how to stake them or what to do 😅

[@mslea13]

Me too!!! I live in Ohio and bought my hyacinths while they were still budding and wanted to plant them prior to bloom. EVERYTHING I read kept saying to “store/freeze etc. Most of that advice was unfamiliar to me as these flowers THRIVE in Ohio. So now I’m stuck with these rooms that are dying off (after Wilson ever because they were so heavy in bloom) and foliage that have new blooms sprouting off of them! I am kicking myself in the butt for not planting them ASAP. Like I thought I should have, but it is what it is, I suppose. I just know that if I cut these things off down to the bulb (and there are at least three maybe four bulbs in this pot) that I’m most likely going to forget all about them after storing them because that’s the kind of procrastinating gal I am. Yaaaay, right? 🤦🏻‍♀️😭

[@grannygct]

Hi, I planted my hyacinths in pots and it bloomed heavily that some of the flower stems were bending over. Not a problem, get some stakes that are higher than the height of the plants. Set the stakes in the area where the stem(s) is bent, carefully pushing it down the soil without hurting the bulb. I used vellcro plant ties or soft strings to attach the stem to the stake. Don't use metal ties as the metal will cut thru the stem. You can also use about 3 or 4 stakes surrounding the plants and go around the outside of the stakes to attach a soft string to prevent from bending over. I can also used a thin piece of tule going around the plants and tied them to the stake. Many ways to accomplish this task. Good luck! Your hyacinths will thank you for this. 🙂

[@liligibson8457]

Will animals eat the bulbs? thanks

[@BukeyeStateGardening]

I know it may be a bit late, but to answer your question, it is possible that if you have a squirrel, vole, etc problem. They may eat the bulbs. That said, I’ve read that they’re less appealing than say, tulips or crocus bulbs. In addition, I wouldn’t worry about deer eating them. They are highly fragrant (and toxic!), so deer tend to stay away. I hope this helps. I personally haven’t had a problem with my bulbs getting eaten, but who know!

[@liligibson8457]

@@BukeyeStateGardening Thank you for your explanation! Have a nice weekend!

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