Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) – Hyacinth Handbag Planter, Blue Flowering Bulb (Pre-Planted)

This pre-planted blue hyacinth handbag planter brings the rich colour and heady fragrance of Hyacinthus orientalis indoors, with no planting or preparation needed. The deep violet-blue flower spikes are a classic sign of the season, and the bulb arrives already growing in a decorative handbag-style planter, ready to enjoy on a windowsill, mantelpiece or table.

The bulb is prepared for early flowering, so it can bloom from autumn onward when pre-planted. Place it in a cool, bright spot away from direct heat and draughts, ideally at 10°C to 18°C. A warm room makes the stems flop and shortens the display.

Water sparingly at the base and keep the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged, to avoid bulb rot. The handbag-style planter makes a thoughtful seasonal gift for festive occasions.

Hyacinth bulbs can irritate the skin, so gloves are sensible when handling, and the bulbs should not be eaten. They are also a skin irritant for pets.

After flowering, let the foliage die back naturally. The bulb can then be planted out in the garden, where it is fully hardy and will flower in spring in later years, though the spikes will be looser and smaller than in the first forced year. Keep it indoors until the frosts have passed.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Hyacinth
• Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 20-30cm tall and 8-10cm wide
• Growth Habit: Upright, single flowering spike with dense, bell-shaped florets
• Perfect For: Indoor displays, windowsills, gifting, seasonal decoration
• Foliage: Strap-like, upright, mid-green leaves
• Flowering Time: Forced bulbs can bloom from autumn onward when pre-planted
• Flower Colour: Violet-blue
• Planting Position: Bright, indirect light indoors, away from direct heat and draughts
• Hardiness: Hardy in the garden once flowering has finished, but keep forced bulbs indoors until the frosts have passed
• Fragrance: Fragrant
• Type: Forced indoor bulb, pre-prepared for early indoor flowering