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What do you do with indoor hyacinth bulbs after flowering?

What do you do with indoor hyacinth bulbs after flowering?

After your hyacinths have bloomed, remove the faded flower spikes and allow the foliage to die back. Dig up the bulbs, discard any damaged or diseased ones, and then dry them and store in paper sacks before replanting in the fall.

When should I plant hyacinth bulbs indoors?

If properly planned, hyacinths can be enjoyed indoors from mid-winter to early spring. To successfully force hyacinth bulbs indoors, you’ll need high quality bulbs, a well-drained commercial potting mix, and suitable containers.

How do you care for potted hyacinths?

How to Care for Potted Hyanciths

  1. Set the hyacinth pot in an area that receives bright sunlight until the bulbs begin to flower.
  2. Water the bulbs when the top half inch of soil feels dry.
  3. Move the hyacinth pot to an area that receives bright but indirect sunlight once the flower blossoms begin to open.

How long do potted hyacinths last?

After about 2 weeks, you will have gorgeous perfumed flowers that will last (in a cool spot) another 2 weeks. Once the blooms have browned and died, throw out the bulbs.

Can a hyacinth grow indoors year round?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists hyacinths as growing best in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 3 through 9. They grow indoors and outdoors, and provide a brilliant display of color when they bloom. Plant hyacinth bulbs in pots indoors in October to have beautiful flowering plants by early spring.

Does my Hyacinth need sunlight?

Water hyacinths also need full sunlight in order to thrive, and they love to be crowded: Place them close together to encourage flower production. If your pond contains fish, it’s helpful to put your hyacinths in a floating basket.

Do Hyacinth need full sun?

Water hyacinths need full sun and hot summer temperatures. Introduce them to the garden by scattering bunches of plants over the surface of the water.

What to do with Hyacinth Bulbs?

Store the hyacinth bulbs in a cool, dark area during summer if you prefer to plant them in fall. Stop watering and fertilizing the hyacinths when their leaves turn yellow and wither. Take the bulbs out of the pot after the leaves dry up, and brush the soil off the bulbs. Do not get the bulbs wet.

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