Good drainage is essential - hyacinths rot if they sit in water. Put the pot in a cool, dark place (like a shed, garage, cellar, or bottom of the fridge at 5-9 C for 8-10 weeks). Check occasionally to make sure the compost stays slightly damp (this imitates winter and helps root develop). When shoots are about 5 cm tall, bring the pot indoor to a bright cool windowsill. Avoid direct heat from radiators or strong sun. After a week or so, the flower spikes will start to grow. Once buds show colour, you can move them to a warmer room to encourage blooming.
Borders, beds, containers
Well-drained soil; Water regularly
These Hyacinth bulbs have been prepared - that means that they have been chilled to make them flower early indoors. Use a pot, bowl, or bulb glass (a special vase for hyacinths). Make sure it has good drainage, unless you’re using bulb fibre ( special compost substitute). Fill your pot two-thirds full with moist bulb fibre or peat-free compost. Place the bulbs close together but not touching each other or the sides of the pot. The tips should just peek above the surface (about 1 cm showing) Fill around them gently and firm the compost. Water so the compost is slightly moist, not soggy.
Our plant heights are given as an approximate range of what you will receive as every plant will be slightly differnent.
Use our recommended outer pot size to help choose a decorative pot that will fit
