Hyacinthus is a small genus of
bulbous flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. To
grow Hyacinth flower actually perfume the room, than they do in gardens. The
leaves, which seem to stick around forever, are quite unsightly, and even the
flower heads, look rather lumpy among the more dainty shapes of the other bulbs.
However, grown with something to soften them, such as a sea of forget me nots
or blue flowering periwinkle; they’re not hard to take. It is highly
recommended Hyacinth bulbs are planted in the fall and borne in
spring. The Victorians revered hyacinths for their sweet, lingering
fragrance, and prudently massed them in low beds, planting in rows of one
color each. These flowers need indirect sunlight and should be watered
moderately.
The flower heads become less thick as years go
by an improvement, there are hyacinths you can grow besides Hyacinthus
orientalis, from which the big Dutch cultivars are commonly derived. So try Roman hyacinth in blue, pink and
white. Roman hyacinth has a looser luster but more stems per plant. Moreover,
the common hyacinth is hardy, but you can still try it north of there if you
give it some winter protection and plant it fairly deep. So keep in mind that Hyacinth
bulbs are poisonous; they contain oxalic acid and handling hyacinth bulbs can
cause mild skin irritation. Protective gloves are highly recommended.
If you want to grow north plant
hyacinths as early in fall as possible; in warm areas refrigerate the bulbs for
a few weeks and plant in late fall. They like a sandy loam of moderate
fertility that is moist but very well drained. So grow in full sun or light
shade. Moreover, plant the large bulbs at least five inches deep and six inches
apart, trying to make the effect of natural groupings to offset the rather
stiff bearing of the leaves and flowers. Thus, after plants are finished
flowering in spring, cut back flower stalks but let the leaves to die
back naturally.
