LIGHT
Hyacinth flowers prefer an area that has full sun.Â
SOIL
Hyacinth flowers grow best in a well-draining soil. Spread 2″ of peat moss and blend with existing soil to help with drainage.Â
FERTILIZER
Hyacinth bulbs like to be fertilized right after being planted. Put fertilizer 2″ below the bulb in order to promote rooting.
We suggest Espoma Organic Bulb-tone
BLOOM TIME
Hyacinth flowers will generally bloom in April depending on weather and planting depth. In the case of a late snow, worry not- the snow rarely affects them. Â
PLANTING DEPTH
Plant hyacinth bulbs about 6 – 8 inches deep in the soil.Â
PLANT SPACING
Hyacinth bulbs need to be spaced out about 4 – 6 inches apart. They work best when planted in a row.
Our Advice
- Hyacinth flowers need to be planted in full sun.
- Hyacinth bulbs and flowers enjoy having soil that is well-draining and has organic matter. Amend the soil you are planting in with organic material such as compost, manure or we suggest peat moss.
- Plant hyacinth bulbs 6 – 8 inches deep. For a strong root growth dig out the entire planting area to 15 inches deep then back fill amended soil to 6 – 8 inches.Â
- Water the planted area immediately after planting but no additional watering in fall or spring is necessary.Â
- Apply a 2 – 3 inch layer of organic mulch to the planing area in mid to late fall.Â