Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) – Scented White Ready Planted Bulbs (5 Plants in a White Trough)

White hyacinths are loved for their elegant flower spikes and wonderfully sweet scent, and this ready planted white trough holds 5 of them, already growing together and prepared for flowering indoors. Hyacinthus orientalis has classic white flowers on upright, single-stemmed spikes, so it makes a lovely centrepiece for the home or a thoughtful gift.

The 5 plants arrive growing in the white trough, so there is nothing to plant. Place the trough on a windowsill, table or shelf in a bright spot out of harsh direct sun, and the densely packed florets will open over late winter and spring. The strap-like, glossy mid-green leaves set off the white blooms.

Keep the trough somewhere cool and bright, away from radiators and other heat sources, because a warm room makes the stems flop and shortens the display. Water sparingly, keeping the compost just moist and never waterlogged, and turn the trough now and then so the growth stays even and upright.

Once flowering has finished, let the foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be planted out in the garden, where they are hardy and may flower again in spring in later years, though the spikes are usually looser and smaller than in the first forced year. Hyacinth bulbs can irritate skin and should not be eaten, by people or pets, so wear gloves when handling them.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Hyacinth, Garden Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth
• Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
• Growth Habit: Upright, single-stemmed spike with densely packed florets
• Perfect For: Windowsills, tables, shelves, seasonal decoration and gift giving
• Foliage: Strap-like, glossy mid-green leaves
• Flowering Time: Late winter to spring
• Flower Colour: White
• Planting Position: Cool, bright spot indoors while in flower, out of harsh direct sun
• Hardiness: The bulb is hardy in the garden. Keep the trough indoors while it flowers, and plant the bulbs out once the frosts have passed.
• Maintenance: Water sparingly and keep cool; let the foliage die back after flowering
• Seasonal Interest: Late winter and spring, with a strong sweet scent
• Type: Spring-flowering bulb