Information About Hyacinth

Who doesn't love the intoxicating scent of hyacinth blooms? Learn how to grow and care for hyacinth bulbs in the articles that follow so you can reap the benefits of these fragrant flowers. From growing hyacinths in the garden or forcing hyacinth bulbs indoors and more, you'll find everything necessary for the care of hyacinths right here.

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Hyacinth Bulb Itch – What To Do For Hyacinth Skin Allergy

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Hyacinth is a popular fall planted bulb for cheerful, fragrant spring blooms. These flowers help to drive away winter glooms. Unfortunately, hyacinth irritation can be an issue. Learn more about this skin problem, referred to as hyacinth bulb itch, in the following article.

Growing Amethyst Hyacinths: Information On Amethyst Hyacinth Plants

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Growing Amethyst hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Amethyst’) couldn’t be much easier and, once planted, each bulb produces one spiky, sweet-smelling, pinkish-violet bloom every spring, along with seven or eight big, shiny leaves. Learn more in this article.

Hyacinth Seed Propagation – How To Grow Hyacinths From Seed

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

As hyacinth flowers fade and small green seed pods begin to form in their place, you may wonder, can you propagate hyacinth seeds? Click this article to learn about saving hyacinth seed and hyacinth seed propagation.

Curing Hyacinths: When To Dig Up Hyacinth Bulbs For Storing

By Liz Baessler

It's important not to dig up your hyacinth bulbs at the wrong time, or else your bulbs may not have enough energy to sprout. Learn about hyacinth bulb curing and storing hyacinth bulbs in the article that follows. Click here for more info.

Propagating Hyacinth Offsets – How To Propagate Bulbs Of Hyacinth

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Although most gardeners find it easier and faster to purchase hyacinth bulbs, hyacinth propagation by seeds or offset bulbs is easier than you may think. Want to learn more about propagating and growing hyacinth bulbs? Click here.

Container Grown Hyacinths: How To Plant Hyacinth Bulbs In Pots

By Liz Baessler

Hyacinths are famous for their pleasant fragrance. They also grow very well in pots, perfuming a patio, a walkway, or a room in your house. Learn how to plant hyacinth bulbs in pots in this article.

Indoor Hyacinth Care: Caring For Hyacinth Houseplants Post Flowering

By Liz Baessler

Because of their attractive flowers and delicious smell, potted hyacinths are a popular gift. Once they?re done blooming, though, don?t rush to throw them away. With a little care, you can keep your indoor hyacinth after blooming. This article will help.

My Hyacinth Is Turning Brown – Caring For Browning Hyacinth Plants

By Kristi Waterworth

Hyacinths make great indoor or outdoor plants and are harbingers of spring, but when they start turning brown, these cheery faces are suddenly a reason for panic. Find out if your hyacinth has a real problem or if it's just going through its normal lifecycle in this article.

Hyacinth Bud Drop: Why Hyacinth Buds Fall Off

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Bud problems with hyacinth are rare but occasionally these spring bulbs fail to bloom. Finding out why hyacinth buds fall off or, worse, why they never formed buds in the first place, can take some sleuthing. This article will help.

Hyacinths Won’t Bloom: Reasons For Hyacinth Flowers Not Blooming

By Kristi Waterworth

When the hyacinths aren't blooming, is it really spring? If yours are failing you this year, check with us to discover the most common causes of a lack of bloom. Learn more about getting hyacinths to bloom in this article.

Hyacinth Plant Blooms – How To Keep Hyacinth Flowers Blooming

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Hyacinth is usually a carefree bulb that flower every spring for several years with minimal attention. If yours aren't cooperating, there are several reasons for this frustrating failure to flower. This article will help keep them blooming each year.

Hyacinth Forcing Indoors: How To Force A Hyacinth Bulb

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

Certain cultivars of hardy bulbs are well suited to forcing. Crocuses, daffodils, and hyacinths are among the easiest and most popular of plants that respond well to forcing. Learn more in this article.

Hyacinth Plant Flopping: Tips For Supporting Your Top Heavy Hyacinth Flowers

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

Are your hyacinths falling over? Don?t worry, there is a silver lining. This is a common issue that many people encounter when growing these plants. Learn more about supporting top heavy hyacinth flowers here.

Hyacinth Flower Bulbs: Planting And Care Of Hyacinths In The Garden

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Hyacinth flower bulbs need to be planted in fall so the bulb experiences winter temperatures and breaks dormancy. Click this article for some tips on how to plant hyacinth flowers in the garden so you can enjoy some early spring color.

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