Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) – Pre-Planted Scented Blue Spring Bulbs (5 Plants in a White Trough)

Blue hyacinths bring rich colour and a strong, sweet scent to the end of winter, and this ready planted trough of 5 hyacinth bulbs needs no preparation. The plants are growing together in a crisp white trough, so the blue flower spikes stand out against it.

Hyacinthus orientalis forms an upright, compact spike of dense, star-shaped florets above bright green, strap-like leaves. The bulbs have been prepared to flower indoors in late winter and early spring. The scent will fill a room, so a hallway, windowsill or a table by the door are all good places for it.

The 5 plants arrive growing in the white trough. Keep them in a bright, cool spot, ideally around 12 to 18°C, because a warm room makes the stems flop and shortens the display. Water lightly at the base and avoid waterlogging. The trough suits a sheltered porch or patio in spring, but because these are prepared bulbs flowering early, bring them in or protect them whenever frost is forecast.

Once the flowers have faded, the bulbs can be planted out in the garden, where they are fully hardy. They will flower again in spring in later years, though the spikes come looser and smaller than in the first forced year.

Hyacinth bulbs can irritate the skin of people and pets and should never be eaten, so wear gloves when handling them.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth
• Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
• Growth Habit: Upright, compact spike of dense, star-shaped florets
• Perfect For: Windowsills, indoor displays, sheltered patios, gift giving
• Foliage: Bright green, strap-like leaves
• Flowering Time: Late winter to spring
• Flower Colour: Blue
• Planting Position: Bright, cool spot, sheltered from harsh winds
• Hardiness: The bulb is hardy in the garden once flowering has finished. Keep the forced display inside or protected until the frosts have passed.
• Maintenance: Water lightly and keep cool and bright. Plant the bulbs out after flowering.
• Seasonal Interest: Late winter to spring, with a strong sweet scent
• Type: Prepared bulbs, ready planted