{"product_id":"col-add-hya-whi-tro-b","title":"Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth) – Pre-Planted Scented Blue Spring Bulbs (5 Plants in a White Trough)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyacinthus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyacinth bulbs can irritate the skin of people and pets and should never be eaten, so wear gloves when handling them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact spike of dense, star-shaped florets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windowsills, indoor displays, sheltered patios, gift giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green, strap-like leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, cool spot, sheltered from harsh winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bulb is hardy in the garden once flowering has finished. Keep the forced display inside or protected until the frosts have passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly and keep cool and bright. Plant the bulbs out after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring, with a strong sweet scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepared bulbs, ready planted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098302345436,"sku":"COL-ADD-HYA-WHI-TRO-B","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_0987cc7b-6a5e-417d-bb12-110502a13589.jpg?v=1794092600","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-add-hya-whi-tro-b","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}