Well, grow at least a few
hyacinths so you can pick them. You know, they are looking very prettier
indoors in vases, where they can 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. But grown with something to soften them, such as a sea of forget me nots
or blue flowering periwinkle; they are not hard to take. The flower heads
become less thick as years go by an improvement.
There is Hyacinthus you can grow
besides Hyacinthus orientalis, from which the big Dutch cultivars are commonly
derived. Try Roman hyacinth (H. o. albulus) in blue, pink and white. Roman
hyacinth has a looser cluster but more stems per plant. The common hyacinth is
hardy, you can still try it north of there is you give it some winter
protection and plant is frilly deep.
If you want to grow Hyacinthus
then in the north plant Hyacinthus as early as in fall. However 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. Grow in full
sun or light shade. Plant the large bulbs 5 inches deep and 6 inches apart, and
trying to create the effect of natural groupings to offset the rather stiff
bearing of the leaves and flowers. Also Read: Learn How to Grow and Care Tips For Hyacinth Bulbs
