Hyacinth Growing Guide

Hyacinthus orientalis

Crop Rotation Group

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Soil

Average garden soil with excellent drainage.

Position

Full sun in spring, partial dry shade in summer.

Frost tolerant

Excellent. Most large-flowered hyacinths are hardy to -25F (-32C).

Feeding

Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears. Fertilize established clumps with a balanced organic fertilizer in the fall.

Spacing

Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 3" (10cm) with 3" (10cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Set out dormant bulbs the fall. Cover the bulbs to four times their depth with loose soil. Plant in groups of three or more bulbs.
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Notes

Hyacinths can be interplanted with daffodils and tulips, and they are not difficult to force into bloom in pots. Blue is the strongest color, but many others are available.

Harvesting

Cut hyacinths to use as cut flowers when two to three of the lowest florets have opened. The remaining florets will continue to open indoors for several days. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Hyacinth

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail