Blue By You Hyacinth Blend
Hyacinthus orientalis spp. Cool-toned blues complimented by pure white make a big statement in the spring garden. This blend contains the lovely snow-white 'Carnegie' with light icy-blue 'Delft Blue' and dark cobalt-blue 'Blue Pearl'. One of the world's best-loved spring-blooming flowers. Hyacinths are renowned for their vibrant colours and for a fragrance that can not be matched. These hyacinths can be forced indoors or planted in groups in mixed beds and borders. Their flower shape compliments tulips and daffodils perfectly. Height 8-12". Bulb size: 16-17cm in circ.
Fall Planting: This product will ship September-October according to your hardiness zone.
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Upon Arrival:
Plant the bulbs as soon as possible once you have received them. If you cannot plant the bulbs as soon as they have been shipped to you, remove the bulbs from plastic bags and put them on trays with damp peat moss or sawdust in a cool, well-ventilated place until you have a chance to plant them. Do not store them at temperatures below 4°C. Generally all bulbs planted in the fall are hardy and do not need any special protection unless specified.
Where to Plant:
The most important rule when planting bulbs is to choose an area that is well-drained. Most bulbs will rot or deteriorate quickly where soil is constantly damp. Most bulbs thrive in full sun, or at least 5-6 sunny hours daily.
General Planting Info:
Plant bulbs individually by digging a hole for each bulb with a trowel or bulb planter, or place several bulbs on the bottom surface of a larger hole and cover with soil. As planting depths and spacing varies depending on the type of bulb, refer to the cultural information found later in this guide.
Be sure to loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole and work in a handful of organic fertilizer such as Veseys Bulb Fertilizer. Then press each bulb firmly into the soil, top pointing up and fill in the hole. When in doubt as to which way is up on a bulb, plant it on its side and let 'Mother Nature' decide! After planting, water the area well to settle the soil and to start the roots growing. If rainfall is sparse, you may need to water the bulbs once a week to help them get established.
Planting Hyacinth:
Plant 4"-6" deep and 4"-8" apart, in clumps of at least four bulbs.
Growing:
Full sun, and average to rich, well-drained soil. In cold zones apply a thick winter mulch after the ground has frozen in fall and remove it in early spring. Hyacinths produce the largest, more formal blooms the first spring, and smaller, looser spikes thereafter.
Note:
Be sure to wear gloves while planting this type of bulb as it can cause skin sensitivities when in direct contact.