Hyacinth Fondant

Planting & Care Instructions

Hyacinths are hardy spring-flowering bulbs valued for their dense, highly fragrant flower spikes. They are ideal for borders, flower beds, pots, balcony boxes and indoor forcing in hyacinth glasses.

• Planting time: Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December, before the ground becomes deeply frozen. Hyacinths generally flower from April to May, depending on the variety and local climate.
• Position & soil: Choose a position in full sun or partial shade. Plant in rich, loose and well-drained soil. Avoid areas where water tends to collect.
• Planting depth & spacing: Place the bulbs with the pointed end facing upwards. For hyacinth bulbs, size 15/16 cm, plant approximately 10–15 cm deep and 10–12 cm apart.
• Watering: Water lightly after planting to settle the soil. During active growth, keep the soil moderately moist when necessary, but avoid waterlogging.
• Growing in pots & forcing: Use containers with drainage holes and a well-drained potting mix. For forcing in a hyacinth glass, position the bulb above the water so that the base of the bulb does not remain submerged.
• After flowering: Remove faded flower spikes, but leave the foliage until it naturally turns yellow and dies back. This allows the bulb to store energy for the following season.
• Returning each year: Hyacinths can return and flower in following years when grown in suitable conditions. Over time, flower spikes may become slightly smaller or less dense than in the first season.

Secure delivery across Europe

We deliver flower bulbs, seeds, perennials, roses and other plants to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:

• Summer Flowering Bulbs (dahlias, gladioli, begonias, etc.) - from 23 March until 1 July.
• Spring Flowering Bulbs (tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, etc.) - from 20 September until 1 December.
• Seeds and Garden Tools – all year round
• Roses, Perennials (except peonies), Bushes and other plants in pots - from 1 March until 1 June.