Plant hyacinth properly
Plant a fresh hyacinth bulb in October / November in a sunny to partially shaded spot in the garden. The flower thrives in any good garden soil that is humic and sandy-loamy. The ideal planting depth is twice the diameter of the bulb. Enrich the excavation with compost and put a little gravel into the planting hole, she finds hyacinth perfect conditions for growth.
Care tips
In order for the hyacinth with its opulent flower heads to welcome spring, the amount of care required is manageable. How to properly cultivate the flower:
- Water regularly from the beginning of the shoot until the end of the flowering period
- Every 14 days with compost fertilize or use pond water for watering
- Cut off withered flower heads to prevent the exhausting seed formation
- Cut back close to the ground when all leaves have been drawn in
- Winter protection is only recommended in locations that are highly prone to frost
Ideally, the onion will remain in the ground until the next season. Alternatively, the hyacinth hovers over the summer in the cool, dry cellar to be replanted in autumn.
When is the flowering time?
In the open air bed and tub, the flowering time of a hyacinth extends from March to May. Those who drive the flower in the house according to the old tradition can enjoy the pretty bell blossoms as early as January.
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Cut the hyacinth properly
When the flowers have wilted, they can be cut off. This is particularly useful to prevent seed formation. The leaves, however, remain on a hyacinth until they have completely died. Until then, the onion will absorb all the remaining nutrients in order to create an energy reserve for the next season.
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Water hyacinth
Water a freshly planted hyacinth only from time to time until the first shoots appear. This increases the amount of water a little, because the substrate should not dry out. It is important to note that it is not poured directly onto the onion. There is no need for water during the summer break outside the bed.
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Overwinter
The hyacinth is completely hardy. Therefore, no explicit protective measures are required in the bed. If in doubt, pile up a freshly planted onion with some leaves or straw to prepare it for the first winter. In the pot, the flower spends the cold season in a cool, dark cellar until it sprouts.
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Propagate hyacinth
The simplest form of propagation is achieved with the help of daughter onions. These develop on the mother onion after flowering. In autumn dig up the tuber and cut off the bulbs at the base with a sharp, disinfected knife. Planted in small groups at the new location, they will delight the next year as small flower islands.
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Hyacinth in a pot
A hyacinth has the potential to last for several years. In order for it to perform this miracle in the pot, the following measures must be observed:
- October / November is the best time to plant hyacinths in pots
- Lay a drainage over the water drain with pebbles
- Good as a substrate Potting soil Use on a compost basis, mixed with a little sand
- Plant a fresh onion 8-10 cm deep with the point up and water a little
The flower spends the following 10-12 weeks in the pot in the dark, cool basement and is only watered from time to time. When the onion sprouts, the hyacinth is placed on the bright, warm window sill. From March onwards, the flower is allowed on the sunny balcony. After flowering, reduce the amount of water used until the plant is dry. The hyacinth rests in the cool, dark cellar until the next round starts in autumn.
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Is hyacinth poisonous?
All parts of the plant in a hyacinth contain toxins such as salicylic acid and other pungent substances. The seeds and onions contain concentrated poisonous saponins, so that consuming them causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms of intoxication. Direct contact of plant sap with the skin causes an allergic reaction known as hyacinth scabies.
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Is the hyacinth poisonous to cats?
While the hyacinth is classified as slightly toxic to humans, this does not apply to cats. If your velvety roommate nibbles on the flower or even the onion, this has bad consequences. Symptoms of intoxication include salivation, vomiting and cramps. Therefore, you should refrain from cultivating this flower in the vicinity of cats.
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The hyacinth family
The botanists renamed the formerly large hyacinth family to Scilloideae. Regardless, the hyacinth is still related to well-known garden flowers such as the Bunny bell (Hyacinthoides), grape hyacinths (Muscari) or the bluestars (Scilla), all of which thrive as onion plants.
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The hyacinth: a profile
One look at the profile of a hyacinth is enough to recognize the remarkable talents of the classic herald of spring. These attributes are particularly important eye:
- Perennial onion flower with a lifespan of up to 15 years
- At home in the Orient and the Mediterranean
- Flowering time from February / March to May / June
- Growth height of 15 to 30 cm
- Grape inflorescences blue, yellow, red, pink, white
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The hyacinth bulbs
Take hold of the purchase of Hyacinth bulbs not after the first offer. The higher the quality of the plant material, the more pleasure you will find in the flower in the bed and in the planter. The onion skin should not show any damage. In addition, a juicy, plump appearance is desirable.
Also, take a look at the recommended uses. In the garden center, prepared hyacinth bulbs are often offered, which are explicitly intended for indoor cultivation and are less suitable for outdoor use.
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How to store the onions
You store the bulbs of a hyacinth properly in a cool, dark room. Here she spends the summer on an airy cellar shelf or wrapped in newspaper. So that the flower survives this time undamaged, experienced hobby gardeners keep the onion in a box with dry sand.
The hyacinth in the garden
The hyacinth is very easy to care for in the garden. In the sunny to partially shaded location in the sandy-loamy soil, watering is done from time to time when the natural amount of rain is insufficient. A portion of compost every 14 days is sufficient for the nutrient supply until the end of flowering. When all parts of the plant have withered, cut them off close to the ground.
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Is the hyacinth perennial?
The hyacinth is one of the perennial bulb plants. Once set in the ground, the flower reappears every spring for many years.
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Is the hyacinth hardy?
Although the flower fades at the end of spring, the underground bulb proves to be frost-resistant. Only in rough locations should it be covered with leaves or brushwood in winter. Temperatures of down to -18 degrees Celsius are no problem for hyacinths.
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Can the hyacinth tolerate frost?
The hyacinth is completely frost-resistant in the bed. Only in the first winter do we recommend a protective cover made of straw, leaves or coniferous branches in rough locations.
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So drifts the hyacinth
The ancient art of forcing hyacinths is experiencing a brilliant comeback. As soon as the garden is quiet in autumn, skilled gardeners do not plant the bulbs in the ground. Instead, do the following:
- In a special one Hyacinth glass Fill with boiled water
- Place the onion in the peel, keeping a distance of 0.5 to 1 centimeter from the water
- Store in a dark place at 5-8 degrees Celsius for 8-12 weeks
- Then put a nice drive cap on the onion and place it lighter
If the cones rise, they have done their job. Now the flower spends the day on the sunny windowsill to show off its blaze of color. If it moves to a cooler location at night, the flowering time is extended by several days. After the show, the hyacinth moves into the bed to herald the spring for many years.
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Hyacinth glass
There is a suitable hyacinth glass to discover for every furnishing trend. From the futuristic-modern design to the nostalgic-authentic style, everything that pleases is allowed for this purpose, as long as the following conditions are met:
- The upper part is bowl-shaped and large enough for the flower bulb
- The bowl tapers towards the bottom, similar to an hourglass
- In the lower part, the hyacinth glass is bulbous in order to accommodate the root system
In such a proportioned glass, the onion does not come into contact with water. Nevertheless, the root strands grow unhindered into the bulbous lower part without the need for a substrate for this process.
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How to care for your hyacinth in the jar
Proper care is essential for the hyacinth forcing in the glass to be successful. Cloudy water is replaced immediately so that there is no rot. A small piece of charcoal will keep the water fresher longer. The flower is also happy about a drop of liquid fertilizer once a week.
What to do when the hyacinth has faded
Cut off the flower head as soon as the hyacinth has faded. Otherwise the flower invests a lot of energy unnecessarily in seed formation. The leaves, however, remain in the bed so that the onion can assimilate all the remaining nutrients.
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What to do if the hyacinth in the pot has withered
It would be a shame to dispose of the hyacinth in the pot after flowering. If you pay a little attention to the flower, it will continue to develop its lavish bloom in the next year. How to do it right:
- If the hyacinth in the pot has faded, cut off the flower head
- Gradually reduce the water supply to zero
- If the flower is completely dry, store it in a cool and dark place
- Before doing this, cut off the completely withered leaves
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The hyacinth species
The genus of hyacinths only includes 3 species. The garden hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis), which immigrated from the Orient, is widespread in our regions. The other species do not play an essential role in cultivation in the ornamental garden.
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The most beautiful varieties
- Blue Festival: a multi-stemmed variety with blue flowers in a loose arrangement from April to May
- Annamarie: the delicate flower enchants with its rose-colored florets
- Top White: one of the largest varieties with white flowers and a height of up to 25 centimeters
- Carnegie: the white flowering variety is particularly suitable for winter forcing
- Delfts blue: this hyacinth lives up to its variety name