Watering, fertilizing, cutting, etc.

Does a cut make sense?

The pearl hyacinth needs regular pruning in order to be able to bloom for many years in its location. As with other plants, the development of its fruits robs this plant of enormous strength.

Therefore, it is advisable to cut them:

• Cut off yellowed, dried leaves
• Cut down to about 2 cm above the ground
• also remove the withered flower stalks (prevention of self-sowing)
• Time: late summer
• sharp, clean Secateurs use

How often do you have to pour?

It depends on the location how often the grape hyacinth needs to be watered. If it is in the pot, it has to be watered several times a week. The onion shouldn't dry out. The plant should also not be exposed to stagnant moisture. If she withdraws in late summer, she no longer needs to be watered.

Do you have to overwinter this plant?

The pearl hyacinth does not need to be overwintered. It is frost hardy and can easily survive the winter outdoors. The plant should only be used if extreme minus temperatures are to be expected

Mulch(€ 13.95 at Amazon *) or sticks to be covered. In any case, it should be quartered in a frost-free, cool and dark place in the pot.

Which diseases can play a role?

Usually grape hyacinths are robust. Sometimes they are attacked by the smut fungus, which can be recognized by black spots and a light-colored spore powder on the plant. Diseased parts should be removed quickly.

Does the grape hyacinth need fertilizer?

This onion plant is happy to receive fertilizer. It can be provided with compost in spring. A flowering fertilizer rich in phosphorus is also suitable. From August (when the leaves have dried up) the grape hyacinth should no longer be fertilized.

Ideally, the fertilizer is applied for the first time shortly before blossom. A second dose of fertilizer is after the flowering and just before the ripening Seeds recommendable.

Tips & Tricks

As a rule, the grape hyacinth can do without care. It even turns wild in no time at suitable locations.