Mar 25, 2025 · James Wickham / Getty Images Planting . Most varieties of hyacinth bulbs are fairly large. For spring garden blooms, plant hyacinth bulbs in the fall six to eight weeks before the first frost (between October and December).

Hyacinthus grows from bulbs, each producing around four to six narrow untoothed leaves and one to three spikes or racemes of flowers. In the wild species, the flowers are widely spaced, with as few as two per raceme in H. litwinovii and typically six to eight in H. orientalis which grows to a height of 15–20 cm (6–8 in).

Caring for Hyacinths. Do NOT overwater hyacinth. They do not like standing water or having “wet feet.” Water ONLY if the soil is dry at a depth of 3 inches. If it is dry at that depth, it is time to water.

Nov 26, 2024 · Sviatlana Barchan / Getty Images Hyacinth Basics . The right temperature and right amount of water in the soil are hugely important when growing hyacinths. "Allowing the bulbs to develop in cool, dark conditions is absolutely key," says Andrew Gaumond, a botanist and director of content at Petal Republic.

Feb 4, 2025 · Temperature And Humidity . To bloom, hyacinths need temperatures between 40°F and 45°F for at least three months during the winter. In climates where temperatures are too warm, the only way to grow hyacinths is to keep them in a dark and cold storage space at the required temperature for at least six to 10 weeks before replanting.

Jul 19, 2022 · The pure species plant produces piercingly bright purple flower clusters on racemes that emerge from a small, arching cluster of strap-like leaves, but some cultivars produce pink, red, blue, yellow, coral, or white flowers.

Hyacinth Propagation. Hyacinth cultivars are typically propagated through specific methods to maintain the genetic traits of the parent plant. Offsets (Baby Bulbs): Hyacinth bulbs naturally produce small bulblets or offsets at the base of the parent bulb.

Feb 19, 2020 · Hyacinthus. Hyacinths are a perennial, bulbous spring flower from the genus Hyacinthus in the Asparagaceae or asparagus family.. Sweetly fragrant with a delicate, fresh scent, each hyacinth bulb produces 4-6 narrow, upright leaves and 1-3 spikes of fragrant star-shaped flowers in colors of blue, lavender, purples, orange, peach, salmon, red, …

Jan 1, 2025 · Photo Credit: Shutterstock. Temperature and Humidity. Hyacinth plants enjoy moderate temperatures and humidity. In terms of temperature, they generally flourish in a climate that resembles their native Europe.

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are popular spring-flowering bulbs cherished for their vivid colors and intense fragrance.. Origin: Native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Syria, Lebanon)