Royal Hyacinth Trio

Hyacinth bulbs are planted in fall so they can chill through winter and bloom in early spring. Unpack your bulbs as soon as they arrive and store them in a cool, dry, dark spot until you are ready to plant.

Planting

1. Pick your spot. Choose a site with full sun to partial shade and soil that drains freely; avoid low areas where water stands.
2. Dig to depth. Set bulbs 6 inches deep, measured from the top of the bulb to the soil surface.
3. Point the tip up. Place each bulb with the pointed end facing up and the flat, rooted base down.
4. Space for effect. Space bulbs 3 to 6 inches apart, or plant in clusters of 5 to 10 for the fullest color.
5. Backfill and water. Cover with soil, firm gently, and water once to settle everything in.
6. Mulch lightly. Add 1 to 2 inches of mulch in colder zones to steady soil temperature.

Container Planting

• Use a deep pot. Choose a container at least 8 inches deep with drainage holes.
• Plant closer together. In pots you can space bulbs 2 to 3 inches apart for a packed display.
• Protect from hard freezes. Move window boxes and pots against a wall or into an unheated garage during extreme cold.

Watering

• Water at planting. One good soaking after planting is usually enough for fall.
• Keep moist while growing. Water during dry spells once shoots emerge and while flowers are open.
• Ease off after bloom. Reduce water once foliage yellows; dormant bulbs prefer dry soil.

Feeding

• Feed at planting. Mix a bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the planting hole.
• Feed again in spring. Scatter a balanced granular fertilizer as shoots break the ground.

After Bloom Care

• Remove spent spikes. Snip off faded flower stalks to keep beds tidy.
• Leave the leaves. Let foliage ripen and yellow naturally so the bulb can recharge for next year.
• Divide if crowded. Lift and separate clumps in summer every few years if bloom size declines.

How many bulbs come in the Royal Hyacinth Trio?

Each order includes 25 bulbs sized 14-15 cm, split among purple 'Woodstock', pink 'Pink Pearl', and white 'White Pearl'.

When should I plant hyacinth bulbs?

Plant in fall, several weeks before the ground freezes. The bulbs need a cold winter period to set flower buds for early to mid spring bloom.

Will hyacinths come back every year?

Yes. In zones 4-9 they are perennial and return each spring. Let the foliage die back naturally and feed in spring to keep blooms full.

Can I grow them in pots or window boxes?

Absolutely. They are excellent in window boxes and containers at least 8 inches deep. In very cold zones, shelter pots from hard freezes.

Are hyacinth bulbs deer and rodent resistant?

Hyacinths are generally avoided by deer and rabbits, and squirrels usually leave the bulbs alone thanks to their unpleasant taste.

Are hyacinths safe around pets?

No. Hyacinth bulbs and foliage are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten, and the bulbs can irritate skin. Wear gloves when handling and plant where pets do not dig.