These hyacinths will excel across the country and can handle even the most adverse spring weather conditions. They will produce voluptuous flower spikes densely packed with tons of individual florets bringing the most color possible. Hyacinths are a terrific fall bulb to plant all around the garden, both in the ground and in pots, as their solid flower heads will bring some of the earliest color. This collection includes a mix of some of the richest colored hyacinths, with shades of pink, blue, and yellow. This mix includes 3 each of: Jan Bos (red), City of Harlem (yellow), Miss Saigon (violet), and Fondant (pink).
Most gardeners love planting 5-6 bulbs per square foot in blocks of colors, rows, or even rainbows of colors. Also, that way if you want to cut a couple flowers to bring inside the home, their friends will keep the garden looking full. Hyacinths are also excellent to plant at the front of your spring borders and flowerbeds since they are slightly shorter than daffodils and tulips. Also, it should be noted that because hyacinths are generally planted about 6-8 inches deep, many other shallow planting bulbs like tulips could be planted just above your hyacinths for an incredibly delightful appeal.
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TYPE: Perennial
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GARDEN USES: along a walkway, clustered together for color impact, front of the perennial garden or border
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MATURE HEIGHT: 10-12"
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MATURE WIDTH: 4" (cluster 4-5 bulbs per sq. foot)
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BLOOM TIME: Mid Spring
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SUN-SHADE: Full to Partial Sun
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USDA ZONES:3 to 10
COLORS: Mixed -
SHIPS AS: bulb 15/16 cm
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SHIPPING: Fall Bulb Shipping Schedule: Late Sept. - Early Oct.
*Ships in the fall upon receiving the bulbs from Holland which is Mid-October.
Shipping and Handling Included
Care Instructions
Water: Water your plants immediately after taking them out of the box. Give them enough water, so the soil appears damp, and water trickles out the bottom of the pot.
Plants look Dry, or Foliage appears Lackluster: Sometimes, plants may appear dried out and wilted after the voyage. Do not despair. The foliage may look lackluster when this happens, but the rootstock is still perfectly healthy and alive. To plump your plants back up, water them and wait 5 minutes and then water them again. This will generally rehydrate them. Keep these plants well-watered until you can replant them into larger containers or in the garden within the next week. If plants arrive dry, it is often because the roots have outgrown the small shipping pots and need more room to grow; roots tend to dry out quickly in small containers. Your plants are very much alive; when you transplant them into larger pots or the earth, they will start growing quickly! So, replant them as soon as possible. Remove any yellow or brown foliage. If a lot of the plant's foliage has yellowed, you may cut the foliage back to just above the soil line. This will give your plant a chance to restart, encouraging bushier, thicker growth.
Time to Plant! Your plants are now ready to be replanted. Follow the planting guide inside for detailed instructions on how to plant your new plants most effectively.
First Year Maintenance: For perennials, the first year (or sometimes two) will require additional maintenance. During the first season of growth, even if the plant is known to be drought-tolerant, it is very important to water your plants on a regular basis, meaning up to 3-4 times per week. When plants are in their infancy stage, they need to be watered by their caretaker until they’ve had a chance to build a strong enough root system to subsist on their own. If you are experiencing severe heat or drought-like conditions, or your plants appear consistently droopy, you may need to water your plants almost every day.