This is the best way to thrive

The right location is what counts

Hyacinths grow best in a sunny spot. in the Penumbra they only thrive if they get at least three hours of sun a day.

The soil must be well drained and easily nutritious. Mix solid soil with sand or gravel to avoid waterlogging. A little ripe compost in the planting holes is completely sufficient as fertilizer.

In the spring, the earth can be damp, because during the Heyday needs the hyacinth sufficient moisture. In the summer after flowering, the plant takes a rest period in which it likes to stand dry.

The best time to plant the tubers

• September and October
• As early as possible in spring
• Plants moved forward when it is no longer freezing

It is best to plant the bulbs of the hyacinth in autumn. During the winter, the tuber has time to develop and also gets the necessary frost.

If necessary, you can still use hyacinths in spring plants, but then they bloom only a little in the first year.

Hyacinths grown indoors may only be put outdoors if there is no risk of freezing again.

Plant tubers correctly

Dig out planting holes that are at least twice as deep as the tuber itself. Maintain a distance of 20 to 30 centimeters between the plants.

Maintain hyacinths in the garden

You only need to water in spring until the end of the flowering period. The hyacinth then no longer receives any water.

Fertilize is not necessary. At most, you can rake in some compost around the plants in autumn.

Only cut the flowers that have faded. The green leaves must not be removed.

Hyacinths need frost

Hyacinths are hardy and do not need frost protection. On the contrary - through The tubers are stratified by frost. Only then do they produce their characteristic flowers in spring.

Tips & Tricks

Voles have them Hyacinth bulbs to love Somebody to bits. Protect the tubers outdoors with wire baskets. The baskets must not be too narrow because the onions develop many daughter bulbs.