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Hyacinth

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Hyacinth
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Fact sheet

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Typebulb

“These spring bulbs are widely grown as houseplants” — How to grow hyacinths / RHS Growing Guide

Lightfull sun or partial shade

“Prefers sun or partial shade” — How to grow hyacinths / RHS Growing Guide

WaterWell after planting, allow ground to dry before next watering

“Water well after the bulbs are planted, but allow the ground to dry before the next watering” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hyacinth

Hardiness zones4-8

“4–8 (USDA)” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hyacinth

Spacing8–12 in

“Height: 8 to 12 inches”” — Hyacinth Growing Guide for Indoors and Outdoors

Height6–12 in

“6–12 in. tall, 3–6 in. wide” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hyacinth

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

“Best Planting Time: Fall, about 6-8 weeks before the first hard frost”” — Hyacinth Growing Guide for Indoors and Outdoors

Transplantfall

“plant these bulbs in the fall” — How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hyacinth

Ready whencut the flower stalk off at the base after flowering

“Cut the flower stalk off at the base after flowering” — How to grow hyacinths / RHS Growing Guide

Toxicitytoxic to pets, toxic to people

“Wear gloves when handling hyacinths, as they are toxic to people and pets.” — How To Grow And Care For Hyacinths

IndoorsBulbs sold for spring flowering. These are perfect for planting in borders and containers outdoors, but can also be grown initially outside and bought into the house in bloom in spring

“Bulbs sold for spring flowering” — How to grow hyacinths / RHS Growing Guide

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