{"product_id":"col-add-hya-han-plan-b","title":"Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) – Hyacinth Handbag Planter, Blue Flowering Bulb (Pre-Planted)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyacinth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20-30cm tall and 8-10cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, single flowering spike with dense, bell-shaped florets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor displays, windowsills, gifting, seasonal decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strap-like, upright, mid-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forced bulbs can bloom from autumn onward when pre-planted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light indoors, away from direct heat and draughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in the garden once flowering has finished, but keep forced bulbs indoors until the frosts have passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forced indoor bulb, pre-prepared for early indoor flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098302607580,"sku":"COL-ADD-HYA-HAN-PLAN-B","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_2b1daadf-3ea1-4760-9231-3785e8f429ad.jpg?v=1794092613","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-add-hya-han-plan-b","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}