HYACINTH Facts

COLORS

White, blue, red, pink, orange, yellow, purple

LIGHT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL

Well drained

WATER

Watering is not usually necessary in beds and boarders, but bulbs in containers must be kept just moist during the growing season

pH

HARDINESS

USES

Beds and borders; forcing in containers

TIP

Mix some organic matter (such as peat moss) into the soil when planting to improve drainage.

HYACINTH

Hyacinths are among the most fragrant flowers. They feature blue, white, salmon and white flowers mounted on spikes above the plants' dark green leaves. Blooms occur in early spring and last a long time, especially in cool springs. Hyacinths generally have tubular, bell-shaped flowers; grape hyacinths, which are among the easiest bulbs to grow, have cup-shaped flowers that create a canvas of blue or white. In addition to their beauty, grape hyacinths are useful as markers in the garden. Their leaves, which emerge in the fall, serve as a reminder not to dig in that spot while searching for a home for other plants. The fragrance of hyacinths makes them popular vase plants indoors.

In addition to their beauty, grape hyacinths are useful as markers in the garden.

FERTILIZING HYACINTH

Hyacinths grow and multiply in a sunny location with an average, well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs about 4 inches deep and 9 inches apart. Plant 2 inches deeper in the South. For best results, plant the bulbs in October in the North and November in the South. For grape hyacinths, plant the bulbs about 5 inches apart.

Hyacinths bloom at the same time as daffodils and tulips, providing blue accents for the taller flowers. They are best grown in a spot where you can view them from up close, since the flowers are relatively small and hard to see.  For best results, work Vigoro® All Purpose Plant Food into the soil early in the spring when leaves first emerge.

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