Ready-grown light blue hyacinths, three 1 litre pots holding nine bulbs between them, prepared to flower within a couple of weeks.
These are not dry bulbs. They come growing and ready to open, so there is no months-long wait: the dense spikes of star-shaped flowers push up and release the unmistakable sweet hyacinth scent within a fortnight or so. Stand the pots on a kitchen windowsill in bright light, or outside on a doorstep, patio or garden table in a sheltered spot. They make a simple seasonal centrepiece and a good living gift.
Indoors, keep them cool; warmth shortens the display, so put them back outside between showings if you want them to last. Outside they are fully hardy and can stand out all winter. When the flowers are over, let the foliage die back naturally, then dry the bulbs and replant them in autumn, or plant them straight into the garden for another display next spring. Bulbs are harmful if eaten and a skin irritant, so wear gloves when handling them.
Supplied as three 1 litre pots with three bulbs in each, nine in total.
Cultural Information
Common Name: Hyacinth
Fully Grown Height and Spread: Compact potted display, three bulbs to each 1 litre pot
Growth Habit: Upright flower spikes from a bulb
Perfect For: Windowsills, doorsteps, patios, garden tables, seasonal centrepieces, living gifts
Foliage: Strap-shaped green leaves; dies back after flowering
Flowering Time: Spring, within a couple of weeks
Planting Position: Full sun or partial shade outdoors, sheltered; bright light indoors; suits patio containers
Soil Type: Supplied in pots; plant out afterwards in well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Maintenance: Low; keep cool indoors, let foliage die back after flowering
Seasonal Interest: Spring flowers
Type: Hardy spring bulb, sold in growth
