Posted by Shannen Godwin on 17th Jun 2021

How to Plant Outdoor Hyacinths

With their heady, sweet perfume and assorted rainbow of colours, Hyacinths are an extremely popular choice for brightening up the spring garden. For outdoor planting, we have a marvellous range of Bedding and Top-Size Hyacinths. To help you decide which options are the best fit for your spring garden displays, we have created this guide with the benefits and planting recommendations for both Bedding and Top-Size Hyacinths.

Hyacinth Benefits:

  • EASY TO GROW
  • STRONG, SWEET FRAGRANCE
  • HARDY & PERENNIAL
  • EXCELLENT CUT FLOWERS

BEDDING HYACINTHS 14/15CM

Our bedding Hyacinths are a magnificent compact option for the spring garden. They are ideal for planting in groups in flowers beds and borders for a cluster of bold and beautiful colour. Growing to a mature height of approx. 25cm, their shorter growing habit is that they are less likely to become battered by the wind, and the planting options are endless. Beds, borders, containers or window boxes, the wonderful fragrance and vibrant colours of our Bedding Hyacinths are guaranteed to brighten up your spring garden.

Planting Guide

Planting time: Autumn (September to December)

Position: Full/Partial Sun

Flowering time: March-April

Instructions

Plant bulbs pointed end up at approx. 10cm deep and 10-12 cm apart.

Plant in well-drained soil (mix in some compost for peak performance).

Ideal for spring borders and containers.

Once planted, cover with soil and firm down lightly.

Protect from frosts in Winter.

Leave undisturbed after flowering for years of spring colour.

TOP-SIZE HYACINTHS 17/18CM

Is there anything better than being greeted at your front door by beautiful tall, sweet-smelling pots of Hyacinths? Top-Size Hyacinths are supplied as giant 17/18cm bulbs. Their enormous flower heads are perfect for planting outdoors in patio pots and containers to create a dramatic showcase of colour. They are ideal spring garden flowers as they produce amazing large blooms that are not too heavy to need support.

Planting Guide

Planting time: Autumn (September to December)

Position: Full/Partial Sun

Flowering time: March-April

Instructions

Plant bulb with the pointed end facing upwards.

Plant at least 10cm deep and approx. 10-12cm apart.

For garden planting (beds, borders), plant in well-drained soil.

For container planting, use a soil-based compost (e.g. John Innes No.2).

Once planted, cover with soil and firm down lightly.