It is already throwing out lush and bright inflorescences. Glades with early spring flowers decorate a still dull area, lift your spirits and make you admire the dense carpet of fragrant flowers.

Often, low-growing hyacinths are combined with tulips in the background so that the colors are offset favorably by the greenery. Planting bulbs is not particularly difficult, but in the case of hyacinth it is recommended to follow agricultural practices that are somewhat different from, for example, planting and caring for tulips. From the material, the gardener will learn not only about the features of growing hyacinth, but also care, popular varieties, types and methods of propagation.

The distance between children when planting is up to 10 cm, between bulbs – up to 15 cm.

Between ridges or rows leave 20-30 cm depending on the variety. Always consider germination times. They last two to three weeks. If you plant the bulbs too early, they will start to grow and die in the winter; if you plant them too late, they will not have time to take root.

After planting, the ground is mulched and covered with spruce branches. The latter can be excluded for the southern regions. The height of the mulch reaches 15 cm; sawdust, mown grass and humus are used. In the spring it must be either removed or carefully embedded in the soil. For five years, hyacinths have been planted in different places. Thus, the plant will return to its original site after 5 years.

The crop, if planted taking into account all agrotechnical requirements, does not require special care:

1. Watering. Hyacinth does not require abundant watering, as it does not like waterlogged soil. Water only when the top layer of soil dries out. More frequent watering occurs during the flowering period of the plant and after it - the bulbs should gain strength for the next season. When the leaves and peduncle are forming, there is enough moisture from the melt water. No watering needed.
2. . Fertilizing plays a more important role than watering. The first application of fertilizer is carried out as soon as the greenery begins to grow. Use saltpeter and superphosphate in the proportions indicated on fertilizer packages. The second application occurs during the budding period of the plant. Superphosphate and potassium sulfate are used. At the end of flowering or after it, apply the same fertilizers as during the budding period. Fertilizer rates are indicated in the instructions for them. You can use complex ones. Usually dry preparations are applied, which are carefully embedded in the soil. If liquid fertilizer is preferred, water the soil thoroughly first and apply solutions between rows of plants. The bulbs absorb nutrients within a radius of 20-25 cm.
3. Weeding. Hyacinth is considered a very “hygienic” plant; it does not tolerate debris near it. It is very important to promptly remove weeds and faded inflorescences. The soil must be loosened - prevention from the appearance of plants that are not averse to eating the pulp of the bulbs. The flower bed with hyacinths should always be clean.

The rules of care are simple; the main points are weeding and fertilizing the plants. Watering is carried out rarely, during periods of drought, which happens quite rarely in the spring.

Hyacinth bulbs must be dug up after flowering. As soon as the leaves have turned yellow, you can begin collecting seed for the fall. The bulbs are inspected for rotting or fungal diseases. If there are children on the plant, they are left for growing - this material is used for propagation of the crop.

After collection, the bulbs are washed, ventilated and dried for a week.

Then they are placed in one layer in wooden boxes and stored in a warm place with a temperature of about 30° for 1.5 months. They are then moved to a place where the temperature is much lower - about 16° before planting. Before planting, it is advisable to take the bulbs out into the garden to adapt to the temperature.

The most dangerous and unpleasant plant diseases are white, yellow and soft rot. The disease affects not only the aerial part, but also the bulb. Culture is dying. Rot can be identified by yellowed leaves, dark spots, and the plant stops growing. The bulbs become soft and turn either yellow or white. A very unpleasant smell appears. In this case, the crop is destroyed and nothing is planted on the site. The soil is disinfected and treated with chemicals. The most common pests of hyacinths include:

• Onion fly (larvae are dangerous).
• Onion mite.
• Wireworm.
• Stem nematode.

Sometimes you can notice such a phenomenon as the peduncle falling out of the nest. Many people believe that this is a manifestation of some kind of disease, but these are just flaws in caring for the plant. This happens when the soil is waterlogged or the bulbs were not well dried before planting. Next time be careful.

Growing hyacinth is not that difficult. The main thing is to follow the specifics of agricultural technology and plant care. As a result, the gardener will only have to admire the beauty of the lush, fragrant carpet of hyacinths!

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Many summer residents strive to grow hyacinths on their property, planting and caring for them in the open ground requires a certain amount of time. In this article we will look at how to grow these beautiful flowers (even in those regions where the ground freezes in winter), when to dig up hyacinths, how to store the bulbs, and how to propagate the variety you like.

Hyacinths in a flowerbed (photo by Nadezhda Abramovich, Krasnodar)

In early spring, as soon as the snow melts, green arrows of hyacinths sprout from the ground. This flower with a charming and pronounced aroma comes in all shades of the rainbow. The tassel-shaped inflorescences can be either regular or double in structure; there are usually 20-30 buds on the peduncle.

Planting hyacinths in the ground: choosing bulbs and where to plant them

The perennial hyacinth is a bulbous crop; the size of the bulb can vary depending on the type of flower. Planting material is considered mature by 5-6 years, when it is fully formed. The tuber is a scaly sphere with a renewal bud - it is this that affects its growth. By the 5th year, adult bulbs usually acquire children, which form near the bottom and are hidden under the scales.

Hyacinth, photo of flowers:

When choosing tubers, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

1. Bulbs of double varieties are often smaller in size, unlike their regular counterparts.
2. To grow flowers in open ground, the tuber must have at least 4 cm in diameter, a full-fledged active bud and multiple scales. Elasticity and heaviness are indicators of the healthy condition of the bulb.
3. The appearance of the bulb should be perfect - no damage, wilted sides, or mold.
4. Root buds should be present on the lower part of the tuber (near the bottom).
5. The bottom of a bulb suitable for planting should be about one and a half to two times smaller than the bulb itself (we are talking about volume).

The key to long and lush flowering is not only high-quality planting material, but also the planting site itself. You can plant a flower garden near trees or bushes, but not very close to them. The place for plants should be windless and well lit by sunlight. The soil needs to be loose; if your site is dominated by chernozem or loam, then it is advisable to add peat to it in advance (sand can also be used). Turf soil or leaf humus are excellent conditions for the development, growth and flowering of hyacinths.

As a fertilizer, organic matter gives good results, but manure should not be used. If the soil is acidic (pH above 6.5), then it should be diluted with dolomite (limestone) flour. Hyacinth tubers do not like excessive humidity. If groundwater on your site lies close to the surface (closer than 0.5 m), you cannot do without arranging high beds. In addition, the plants will have to provide a high-quality drainage substrate, as well as make a slight slope of the ridge - for better outflow of water during rains and spring melting of snow. With the arrival of spring, high beds warm up faster from the sun's rays, and hyacinths bloom much earlier.

When to plant hyacinths

The best time to plant bulbs is mid-September/October. It should be taken into account that if you plant a tuber too early, it will begin to develop, but will not survive the winter and will freeze. If you plant hyacinths too late, they will not have time to take root and get used to the place - accordingly, they will also die. If you are late with planting, then hurry up by the first week of November - this is the latest date. To do this, you will have to resort to additional measures - cover the planting site with fallen leaves, spruce branches or any other shelter to prevent the bulbs from freezing.

Is it possible to plant hyacinths in spring? I often see gardeners asking about spring planting hyacinths. Most likely, this question arises if you bought or were given a blooming hyacinth in a pot. What to do with the onion in this case? First, let the flower bloom. Secondly, you should not immediately transplant the bulb into open ground. Let the bulb ripen: reduce watering, leave the flower alone, wait until all the leaves turn yellow and begin to die. It will take about a month and a half. After this, release the bulb from the pot and leave it in a shaded place until September-October (timing depends on the region). And then do as the advice recommends planting hyacinths in the fall.

Growing hyacinths in open ground

It is highly advisable to prepare the soil in advance - dig to a depth of approximately 40-45 cm and add the required additives (depending on the composition and condition of the soil). Limestone (200 g), wood ash (150 g), superphosphate (50-70 g), magnesium sulfate (10 g) or potassium (20 g) are added at an approximate rate per 1 m² of land. To prevent the fragile young roots from being damaged during planting, digging up the soil at the site of the future flower garden is also important. When deepening the bulbs, the soil temperature should be approximately 8-11 degrees, the distance between the tubers should be no more than 10-15 cm. If flowers are planted in beds, then the row spacing should be approximately 18-22 cm. If you want different varieties of hyacinths bloom at the same time, make sure that all tubers are approximately the same size.

Hyacinth, photo of bulbs:

The area for the future flower garden is mulched with leaves or some other suitable material and covered with plastic film to retain heat. After the tubers are buried, the area is sprinkled with sawdust or peat, and it can also be covered again with foliage or coniferous spruce branches. Special covering material is perfect for these purposes. With the arrival of the first days of spring, the protective covering can be removed to make way for the hatching sprouts of hyacinths.

As mentioned above, the bulbs must be healthy, but if you are still afraid of fungal manifestations, you can first soak them in a fungicide solution. The width and depth of the hole for the tuber should be equal to two of its sizes - approximately 15-25 cm, you can pour a little sand on the bottom, and then bury the tuber bottom down (about 13-15 cm). The bulb is sprinkled with soil, which needs to be lightly compacted and then watered. The root system of the plant absorbs moisture and nutrients from the ground within a radius of approximately 20 cm from the tuber - this should be taken into account. Small onions should not be deeply buried; they should also be planted quite densely.

How to care for hyacinth

After the protective cover is removed, plant care will consist of weeding, regular watering, loosening the soil, and fertilizing. It should be borne in mind that hyacinths do not tolerate weeds in the vicinity. When buds begin to form and flowering time arrives, fertilizing the soil becomes especially important. After pecking the sprouts, the flowers can be fed with saltpeter (25-30 g per 1 m²).

The second stage of fertilizer follows during the period when the buds gain color. Now, in addition to ammonium nitrate, you can add potassium chloride (25 g) and a phosphorus additive (for example, superphosphate, 35 g). At the end of flowering, superphosphate and potassium chloride are applied to the area - 35 g of each product per 1 m² of area. Fertilizers are used to treat row spacing or spaces between flowers; fertilizing is always followed by watering.

Hyacinths - how to care after flowering? Unfortunately, this wonderful period is fleeting; after the flowers dry, you should continue to saturate the roots with moisture. In order for the tubers to recover well after flowering, watering and fertilizers should come first. If you live in a “cold” region, then you cannot leave hyacinths for the winter; they will have to be dug up - these are necessary measures for the further favorable formation of replacement buds.

If you live in the Kuban, Crimea, and northern Caucasus, then annual digging of tubers can be avoided, but only if the summer is very hot. It should be borne in mind that bulbs left in the ground will produce much fewer flowers next year.

Hyacinths have not been transplanted for a long time (photo by Anna Nepetrovskaya, Novokubansk, Krasnodar Territory)

When to dig up hyacinths after flowering

The optimal period is the last weeks of June - the first half of July, when the leaves of the plant become yellow and weak. The above-ground part of the flower is removed, the tubers are removed from the soil, washed with water and dried thoroughly. Next, we carry out an audit - we throw away damaged (or with obvious signs of disease) copies. If there are undeveloped children on the bulb, they are separated and set aside for growing. Before storage, all tubers must be treated against diseases and pests.

Planting material, photo:

After all manipulations, the bulbs should rest for about 7-10 days in a well-ventilated place at an air temperature of +17..+20 °C. To do this, they need to be laid out on clean paper, and after the specified time has passed, hidden in paper bags. It is the period after flowering, as well as the time of processing and storage of tubers, that are the most important for hyacinths. At this time, the planting material is acclimatized, the scales dry out, and the tubers are prepared for the summer period.

If the summer temperature is sufficiently high, air access and moderate humidity should be provided to the bulbs (if the thermometer reaches +30°C). About three weeks before planting, the temperature in the room with the bulbs should be lowered to +16 °C - this will help them adapt before planting.

How to propagate hyacinths at home

Separately, it is worth considering methods of reproduction, since tubers can produce flowers for two or three years, but they will not produce children. To do this, the bulbs need stimulation, which is carried out in various ways.

Cutting out the bottom of a hyacinth tuber

Even when planting on the site, the place where the largest bulbs are planted is determined. After the leaves of the plant turn yellow, the tuber is removed from the ground and immediately, without allowing it to dry out, a “shower” is arranged under strong pressure of water. During this process, old scales are removed along with the soil. Next, the bulbs are laid out in one layer in a ventilated box, taken out to a shaded place, and dried for about 7-10 days. After this time, using a sharp knife, a wedge-shaped cut is made on the bottom, in which the kidney and the bottom itself are completely removed. The cut area must be treated with crushed activated carbon.

After this operation, the tubers are placed in a container, the bottom of which is covered with a layer of perlite. The bulbs should be placed with the cut bottom facing up. Next, the container is placed in a large plastic bag (garbage bags can be used) to create the required microclimate. At a temperature of + 30 ° C and high humidity, children will appear at the cutting site, and after 2-3 months they will reach about 1 cm, acquire the rudiments of roots and send out small shoots. If cutting the bottom was done in the first months of summer, then the tuber with children can be planted in the soil and covered with sawdust (or peat).

If time is lost, then the tubers are turned upside down, placed in a container with soil, placed in the cold (refrigerator, basement), and with the onset of spring they are planted on the site.

After the hyacinths have bloomed, what should you do with them next? With the onset of August, these tubers are dug up (by that time they are already covered with children), and the children are separated. By the beginning of September, the young generation of hyacinths is buried in the soil and covered with a 10 cm layer of mulch (sawdust, coniferous spruce branches, foliage, peat). At the end of the first winter, the mulch layer is removed, but left in place after the second winter. In the third year, such hyacinths give color and delight you with a wonderful aroma.

Reproduction by scales from bulbs

Large tubers (about 5-6 cm in diameter) are cut into 4 parts, after which some scales are separated from the bottom, and the “wound” surface is treated with crushed activated carbon. Next, take a container with perlite or clean sand at the bottom; you can also use crushed charcoal with ash. The broken scales are placed in this container, then it is placed in a transparent plastic bag, securely tied and kept for 2 months in not too bright light.

In this case, the air temperature should be approximately +19..23 °C, but in the second stage, which lasts one and a half months, the temperature should be reduced to +16..19 °C. During this period, several bulbs will form on the scales. Storing young livestock is similar to the method described in the first method.

Propagation of hyacinths by leaf cuttings

To do this, you should wait until the flower stalks set and separate a couple of leaves from the hyacinths; they need to be cut as close to the base as possible. Next, the leaves are treated in a solution that stimulates root formation (for example, “Heteroauxin”) and buried 3-4 cm in a container with clean sand (or perlite). This container, again, is enclosed in a plastic bag, tied and placed in a moderately lit place for a month and a half. The air temperature should vary between +10..17 °C, humidity – 80-90%. After the specified period, you will be able to see bulbous buds on the cuttings, and after 50-60 days - young roots and small leaves. Next, the plants are planted on the site, each cutting subsequently produces 6-10 children.

Cutting the bottom as a method of propagating hyacinth

In this procedure, the bottom is not removed, as in the first case, but is cut crosswise. A pair of crosses are made on large tubers, and one on smaller ones. Damaged areas are treated with powdered activated carbon, then the bulbs are placed in a warm room (+20..22 °C) for 24 hours so that the “crosses” open. All further actions are similar to the recommendations described above. With this method of stimulating the tuber, it is possible to obtain approximately 10-16 large young bulbs.

In order for these harbingers of spring to delight you with long-lasting flowering, lush tassels and an amazing aroma, you need to make an effort. Now you know how to grow hyacinths; planting and caring for them in open ground, although fraught with difficulties, are undoubtedly worth the effort and time spent.

First flowers (photo Lyubov Belykh, Krasnodar)

A detailed description of the varieties, cultivation and care of hyacinth.

In this article you will learn about a beautiful flower called hyacinth. The care process and all problematic issues will be resolved after reading the information provided.

Hyacinth plant: legends and beliefs

Hyacinths are flowers of incredible beauty and a delicate, but at the same time rich, intoxicating aroma. They one of the first to bloom and enchant with their beauty and variety of colors.

The flowers are not very picky and are great for both the garden and as a houseplant. Each person will find their favorite color, which fascinates with its tenderness and at the same time richness of color. There are many legends and beautiful stories about hyacinth.

One of them is about Apollo’s favorite - the young man Hyacinth. During the competition, the guy was wounded and in the place where his blood dripped, flowers grew, which were later given the name of the young man.

Young Hyacinth

The real homeland of hyacinths is considered to be the lands of the Middle East, northern Africa and the Mediterranean. The second homeland in Europe for hyacinth was Holland, which made a lot of efforts to further spread it.

Hyacinth flowers - varieties: aquatic, oriental, mouse muscari, legume climbing, wild

In nature water hyacinth grows in the Amazon River basin, where the temperature is very comfortable all year round. In most cases, the flower is on the water, and its roots are under water. It can bloom at any depth in freshwater rivers.

This plant has large oval leaves, formations that fill with air and hold it on the surface of the water, like a float. It blooms only during one day.

Six-petalled flowers of lilac color with a dark blue center and long stamens. Once pollinated, the seeds fall into the water and grow quickly at a warm, comfortable temperature and sufficient light.

It does not require special care; it is important to remove rapidly growing shoots in a timely manner and do it carefully so as not to irritate the skin on your hands. As the water temperature drops, the flowers are moved to a special place filled with water.

If hyacinth overwinters in an apartment, then it is necessary to periodically humidify the air and ensure that the bulbs are constantly in water, avoid drafts, but there should be enough fresh air in the room. It is strictly forbidden to cover the flower with light-transmitting containers and store it in basements or darkened rooms. The length of the day must be at least twelve hours.

Oriental hyacinth- a perennial plant that reproduces using scaly bulbs that have the same color as the flower. The best varieties of this species:

• Snow-white
• Delicate sunny color
• Rich blues
• All shades of purple and orange
• From dark red to soft pink
• Black hyacinth

It differs from other species in its barrel-shaped peduncles: blue, purple and white. They take root well with other types of bulbous plants in soils that can survive harsh winters, and grow in one place with good care for up to twelve years. Hyacinth can be grown in an apartment or house in winter.

Bean climbing hyacinth It can be either an annual or a perennial climbing plant. In its homeland in warm Asia and Africa, it grows in one place for many years, and in less hot countries for only one year.

It differs in that it wraps around a special device counterclockwise. The leaves are similar in structure to bean leaves, but have different colors: red-violet, green or purple.

Not only the unusually shaped leaves attract attention, but also very beautiful fruits that will decorate any well-lit area. In autumn, bright yellow, rich green leaves and colored fruits look especially beautiful. It is very important to monitor moisture, it is needed for intensive growth, but acidic soils greatly inhibit the plant.

Hyacinthoid, Spanish scilla, hyacinthoides - this is the name of one flower, which is an important part of the flower display in the gardens of many European countries. Its leaves have a long shape, a high peduncle, on which bright blue, purple, and pink flowers are placed in the form of a bell.

It blooms mainly in humid and moderate weather for up to three weeks. During intensive growth, it is advisable to use mineral supplements. To improve flowering, it is better to replant the plant once every three years and cover it for the winter to protect it from severe frosts. It fits perfectly into a home flower bed, on an alpine hill, and among stones.

Hyacinth flowers: planting, care and growing from a bulb in the garden in open ground

Before planting a flower in the ground, you need to prepare the place in advance. Some people believe that hyacinth can be planted in the shade of trees and shrubs, since it blooms very early, when there are no leaves on the trees. But in order for it to delight you with its amazing flowers, it needs well heated a sunny meadow protected from strong winds.

You also need to take into account the groundwater level and take a number of preventive measures to protect the plant. Fertilizer made from humus is excellent, but not fresh manure. One and a half to two months, starting in August, are allotted to prepare the clearing for planting.

In order for the bulbs to take root, they are planted to a depth of up to eighteen centimeters, at the end of September, at a distance of about 15 cm. To protect it from rotting, add sand to the hole and cover it with tree leaves for the winter.

During intensive growth, you need to fertilize twice, after the hyacinth's peduncle and leaves have dried, you need to dig up the bulbs. If this is not done, then next year the flowers will be smaller. A week is enough for the dug up bulbs to dry out, then they need to be put in special boxes and stored at room temperature and planted in the ground at the end of September.

Growing hyacinths requires significant attention and care. The soil should be moistened by 10-12 cm. You also need to remove diseased flower stalks, and, if necessary, the entire plant. It is recommended to fertilize with complex fertilizers three times while regularly fluffing up the soil.

Hyacinths require careful care

At the end of the first month of summer, the plant begins to prepare for winter. When storing bulbs, you need to maintain constant humidity and ventilation in the room for 95 days. Before planting, you need to put the bulbs in a cool room to adapt to low temperatures. They reproduce by producing about 4 children.

Video: Planting hyacinth in open ground

Hyacinth flowers: planting, care and growing in a pot, indoors

At home, hyacinths are grown as follows:

• Pre-selected bulbs are planted, checking them for damage.
• Large bulbs (more than 5 cm in diameter), from which it is easier to grow a gorgeous flower, are selected and treated with a special solution.
• The pot should be wider than the bulb and shallow with large holes for drainage.
• It is better to buy soil or mix soil with leaves, compost, humus in equal parts and add sand and peat.
• Once every two years, flowers need to be planted in a garden bed in open ground for restoration.
• The flowering plant is placed in a room where there is a lot of light and the air temperature is not higher than 20 degrees and there is no draft.

You can time the flowering of the plant to coincide with certain holidays: if the bulb is planted in October, the plant will bloom by the New Year, if in November, then you can give the flower to your beloved girl on Valentine’s Day, and if in December, then you can expect flowering by March 8th.
After the flowering period, cut off the flower stalks and continue to water and fertilize until they dry completely, so that the bulb is large and with children.

Video: Growing hyacinths at home

Planting hyacinths in spring and autumn

It is best to plant flowers in open ground in September to a depth of 15-18cm, choosing medium-sized bulbs, treating them in a fungicide solution before planting. Many experts do not recommend planting bulbs in the spring, as they will not have time to take root and throw out the flower stalk.

If planted in the spring, the rooting and growth of leaves occurs due to nutrition from storage scales, but new flower stalks do not have time to form. You can also buy already blooming hyacinths in pots and transplant them into a special prepared place by adding coarse sand in advance.

You should not feed with nitrogen fertilizers, but it is better to add potassium and phosphorus with ash. In order to prevent various diseases, it is necessary to change the planting site every time.

Video: Caring for hyacinths in spring and autumn

When hyacinths sprout and bloom, how many times do they bloom?

The first hyacinths are sprouting in the first months of spring when winter chill is in the air, but the sun warms the earth more and more. They manage to take root in the winter and break through their leaves at the first breath of spring.

Their persistent aroma envelops everything around, and the richness of color leaves no one indifferent. The main thing is to take care of them in late autumn, when you need to plant them in the ground:

• add sand
• various fertilizers
• mark the place where they should rise

In order for this beauty to grow in your home, you need to examine each bulb before planting, follow all the recommendations for proper care, and then this beautiful flower will repay you with its beauty. It blooms for a long time, once, regardless of whether it is grown in the garden or at home.

Hyacinth: how often to water in the pot and in the garden?

In order for a flower to delight everyone around with its beauty, it needs to be properly watered:

• After planting the bulb in the pot, you need to water it and sprinkle it with sand, and take it to the basement.
• Be sure to water periodically for 2.5 months
• After the first shoots appear and before the first buds appear, move it to a room where the temperature will not exceed 10-15 °C, limiting access to light.
• You need to water very carefully so that water does not get on the bulb or leaves. The water should be warm and preferably rainwater.
• When the first buds appear, you need to increase the amount of light and temperature in the room. We water more intensively so that the soil does not dry out and water does not fall on the bud, otherwise it will not bloom.
• If you plant flowers in the garden, watering is mandatory. In this case, it is necessary to regularly fluff up the soil for greater moisture storage.

Hyacinths have faded: what to do with them?

After the plants have flowered, you need to gradually reduce the frequency of watering until it stops completely. It is also recommended to feed the plants with mineral fertilizers for the third time for abundant flowering next year. When the leaves turn yellow, you can safely dig up the bulbs.

When to dig up hyacinths after flowering, what to do with the bulb in the pot?

Late June-early July is the ideal time to dig bulbs out of the ground:

• They should be cleaned well
• Remove yellowed leaves
• Place in wooden, well-ventilated boxes
• Dry
• Separate the babies and place them in storage

The bulbs are stored for about two months at a temperature of 24-28 °C, gradually reducing to a comfortable 17 °C. So the bulbs should last a little more than a month.

Do not stop watering and ventilate the room regularly. During storage, you need to have time to separate the children and plant them in separate, small pots and grow them for 3-4 years.

In order to reduce the risk of infection with various diseases, dig up the bulbs every year, while maintaining the likelihood of abundant annual flowering. Just rinse the bulbs dug out of the ground in running water, treat them in a 3-4% solution of karbofos or leave them for 10 minutes. into heated water. Then ventilate well and specially dry in a dark place.

What to do with a bulb in a pot?

It is necessary to change the soil, pour a thin layer of expanded clay onto the bottom, and also dry the bulb, then carefully place it in the pot, moistening the soil in advance. Hyacinths, before being planted in a clearing, can be placed in a room so that they accumulate all the substances necessary for their intensive growth, and next year they can delight all passers-by with their tenderness and natural beauty.

Do I need to dig up hyacinths every year, and how should I store them?

If we talk about digging, then with hyacinths this should be done annually. This flower has a renewal bud, which determines how the flower will bloom the next year. Therefore, the bulbs must be stored at a certain temperature and humidity so that they do not dry out and rot.

It is advisable to dig up the bulbs at the end of June. And store until the beginning of October in boxes in two rows no more. First, the temperature should be between 23-25, and a month or 2 weeks before planting, make the temperature slightly lower to 20°.
If you dig up hyacinths too late or store them incorrectly at too low a temperature, you may not see lush flowers next year.

When to replant hyacinths after flowering and after purchase?

After the hyacinth has bloomed, after some time it is necessary to cut off the pedicel so that it does not take nutrients from the bulb. But the leaves should not be touched until they themselves turn yellow and dry out.

To make the leaves dry faster, you just need to not water them for a while. And at the end of June you can dig up hyacinth and plant it in the ground in October.

If you bought hyacinth in a pot, you cannot replant it immediately. It is necessary to let it bloom, the leaves must also dry, and only then can the bulb be pulled out of the pot. Then, after the storage period, such hyacinth will also need to be planted in the garden.

Propagation of hyacinths: bulbs, seeds, leaves

Hyacinth can be propagated in several ways:

• seeds
• leaves
• bulbs

In order to propagate this plant by seeds, you need to plant them in the beds in October. Then by spring you will get small bulbs. But this process is probably the longest of all, and will not bear fruit even in the second year.

To grow hyacinth from leaves, you need to cut off several leaves from March flowers near the bulb itself. Next, these leaves need to be cut crosswise into 3 parts.

After this, plant them in a standing pot and ensure the correct temperature and humidity. If everything was done correctly, then within a month or a month and a half, small bulbs with roots will grow from the leaves.

Propagation by bulbs can be done in several ways:

• cutting out the bottom
• with an incision
• scales

Cutting method is that a funnel-shaped notch should be cut out of the treated bulbs and then planted in pots. The temperature should first be within 22-25°C, and the humidity should not exceed 70%. In about a month, small daughter bulbs will grow from the bulbs.

Notch method similar to the previous one, but in this case, not a cutout is made, but 4 to 6 cross-shaped cuts, from which small onions will grow.

The third method is reproduction by scales bulbs To do this, select several not too small scales, separate them from the main bulb and plant them in the soil. If the correct temperature and humidity conditions are observed, by spring they will be full-fledged hyacinth bulbs.

Video: Propagation of hyacinth

Why do hyacinths not bloom or bloom poorly?

It happens that care for hyacinths is good, but the plant does not bloom or blooms, but it is completely bad. Then you need to figure this out:

• Firstly, the plant may not bloom if you chose the seed growing method. Be prepared for the fact that you won’t see flowers like this for 5 years
• Another reason for poor flowering can be diseases and pests that can affect not only the leaves, but also the roots and bulbs. Therefore, they may not be noticed at first.

Hyacinth: diseases

Like any other plant, hyacinth can become a victim of diseases and pests. Pests that can affect the growth and development of hyacinths:

• ticks
• mole cricket

Mites attack the bulbs, leaves, and stems of the plant. As a result, the plant begins to wither and becomes weak. But, if you treat the bulbs in time and treat the soil with special means, you can prevent such a problem.

In addition, hyacinths are attacked by aphids. It affects not only leaves, but even flowers. To get rid of it, you need to take high-quality insect control products.

Another pest mole cricket. It spoils the roots and bulbs of the plant, as a result of which the flowers weaken and die.

Diseases that hyacinth can suffer from are different types of rot (soft, yellow, white, gray), fusarium and hyacinth mosaic:

• At yellow rot Watery spots appear on the leaves.
• Plants suffering from this rot wither, weaken, and the bulbs take on the appearance of a brown mass. At white rot the leaves of the flower turn yellow and dry, the bulb acquires a white color and an unpleasant odor. The plant dies if control measures are not taken.
• Soft rot occurs when the humidity or nitrogen content of the soil is too high. With this disease, the growth and development of hyacinths slows down, it fades, weakens and may even die.
• Gray rot provokes the appearance of brownish-brown spots on the leaves and rotting of the bulbs. Fusarium causes the appearance of yellow tips of leaves, rotting of bulbs and roots. A pink coating appears.
• Mosaic- This is the development of yellow stripes on the leaves. At the same time, the plant itself weakens and develops poorly.

Water hyacinth for aquarium

Water hyacinth or, as it is also called Eichornia, is a plant of amazing beauty. It came to Russia and nearby countries in the tropics of South America.

Water hyacinth is easy to care for. The only thing he needs is warm, heated water and air. This flower will not only decorate any aquarium, home pond or waterfall, but will also be a water purifier.

Eichornia has leaves collected in one rosette. The leaves have a dark green, shiny color. The stem has a porous thickening inside, it is thanks to this that the hyacinth floats to the top.

Although it is not fussy to care for, if it grows in a pond, then in winter it needs to be taken for storage in an aquarium, and only in the spring can it be planted back, when the water and air, again, are at a favorable temperature.

How to grow hyacinth from seeds, what do the seeds look like?

All experienced gardeners know that there are several ways to grow hyacinths. The most common of these is growing from bulbs. But those who wish can also try growing hyacinth from seeds.

The seeds of this flower are small in size, black in color with small light edges. But it should be noted that growing a flower from seeds is a very lengthy process. So, you need to be patient in this case.

Seeds should be planted in prepared soil in a box in September-October. After this, you will need to grow hyacinth in cold greenhouses for several years. But you won’t be able to see flowers right away next year.

With this growing method, the first flowers will appear only in 5-6 years. That is why this method is most often used only for breeding purposes. And ordinary amateur gardeners choose the method of growing from bulbs.

Is it possible to keep hyacinths in the bedroom?

The bedroom in the house is a special place. After all, this is where a person relaxes after a hard day at work. Therefore, the conditions in this room should be the most comfortable.

In order to decorate the bedroom, make it more comfortable and beautiful, flower lovers often place a wide variety of flowers in it. But before placing this or that flower in the bedroom, you need to find out detailed information about its features (properties and aroma).

Many, even incredibly beautiful flowers, should not be placed in a room because they can be poisonous or intoxicate a person. Hyacinth is a plant with a persistent pleasant aroma.

It should not be placed in the bedroom, even for a person who loves the scent of these flowers and does not suffer from allergies to its scent. After all, the main purpose of the bedroom is to give a person the opportunity to relax and gain strength. If you still want to place hyacinth at home, then it is better to choose a living room or kitchen for this.

Video: Growing water hyacinth at home

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How to grow and care for hyacinth at home?

How to care for hyacinth indoors? Many beginning gardeners ask this question, because turning a plant adapted for outdoor cultivation into an indoor one is a very interesting experiment.

Hyacinth is a beautiful flower that is one of the first to bloom in flower beds in the spring with the onset of warm rains. The word “hyacinth” is translated from Greek as “flower of rain.” Luxurious, lush caps of flowers and an intoxicating aroma announce to everyone the awakening from winter sleep and the beginning of spring. Observant breeders have noticed that hyacinth is a fairly “disciplined” plant, and it is possible to calculate the exact time of its flowering after planting. This property is now happily used by gardeners to grow hyacinth at home. They bloom for 2-3 weeks and can be planted for a specific holiday. Therefore, for the New Year, bulbs are planted in early September, and by March 8 - in mid-October, for flowering in May they are planted in early November.

How to grow hyacinth?

Hyacinth bulbs should be planted so that they look 2-3 cm above the ground.

Preparation of seed material. First you need to select suitable bulbs. They should be dense without signs of rot or external damage. Pay attention to proper storage of bulbs before selling. The most successful specimens for forcing at home will be bulbs measuring 5 cm in diameter. Such planting material is capable of producing a powerful and healthy peduncle. Before planting, it is advisable to keep the bulbs in the lower compartment of the refrigerator for several days.

Preparing the pot and soil. The planting container should be wide and shallow. It is acceptable to use boxes, pots, etc. Hyacinths require nutritious, light soil. The easiest way to purchase universal primer is at a flower shop. Before planting, it is necessary to pour expanded clay or other small stones into drainage containers.

The bulbs should be planted so that they look 2-3 cm above the ground. Blooming hyacinths will look beautiful if the distance between the bulbs is 3-5 cm. To prevent the planting material from rotting during forcing, lightly sprinkle the soil on top with sand.

For successful rooting, the container is placed in a dark place with a temperature of only 5-7°. Can be covered with plastic wrap with holes for ventilation. It is necessary to check the soil periodically to prevent it from drying out. Future hyacinths should spend 2-2.5 months in such conditions. If the plant is brought into the heat immediately, there will be no flowering.

After the first leaves have appeared, the container can be moved to a place with a temperature of 15°C.

After the bulbs hatched and their first leaves appeared, approximately 2-3 cm tall. The container can be moved to a warmer place. At temperatures up to 15° they will continue to grow until buds appear. During this period, they do not yet need bright lighting. You need to make sure that the soil is moist, but not sour. To form even peduncles, you need to periodically turn the container with the sprouts towards the light source in different directions. For more lush and long-lasting flowering, you can feed hyacinths with fertilizers.

When flowers begin to bloom, hyacinths need to be placed in a permanent place, being careful of hot radiators and bright sun. The hardest part is behind us! Now you can enjoy the beauty of the flower only by watering it periodically. Avoid getting water on the bulb and leaves. Winter evenings and cloudy weather can lead to the dropping of buds, so it is necessary to extend the daylight hours with artificial lighting.

It is necessary to grow hyacinths from bulbs that have gone through a dormant period. They should be no more than 7 centimeters in diameter. In order for the hyacinth to bloom, say, by the New Year, its bulbs must be planted in September-October.

Planting hyacinth

Planting hyacinths is actually not that difficult. Remember that hyacinth bulbs should not touch the bottom. They need to be pressed a little into the ground, and the tops left in the air. A vase is best suited for growing hyacinths. Add a small amount of sand to the soil and plant hyacinth bulbs in them. After planting, the dormant period should last about 2 months.

The temperature in the room should be no more than 7-10 degrees. You should also cover the bulb with black paper and place the box on a balcony or loggia, as well as in the basement.

To plant hyacinths, you need pots, any other bowls or boxes with drainage holes. The size of the drainage holes should be of medium size.

At the very bottom of the pots you need to pour drainage, then a small layer of sand and only then the soil mixture. After the hyacinth bulbs give roots and small sprouts, it is best to move them to a room where it will be about 15 degrees.

Caring for hyacinths during the flowering period

Remember that hyacinths love places that are well lit. Place the flower in a bright place and away from heating devices. Hyacinths should be watered regularly, but the soil should not suffer from excessive moisture. Do not forget to constantly turn the flower pot. Only then will it grow evenly. You can use special substances for feeding.

Flowering hyacinths at home

This plant blooms for about 10-14 days. If you place a pot of hyacinth in a cool room overnight, flowering can be extended by 5-10 days.

After the hyacinths have bloomed, remove the peduncle, but do not immediately cut off the leaves.

In the future, feed and water the bulbs throughout the month. Only after this reduce watering to a minimum. After the leaves wither and dry out, then they can be removed and the hyacinth taken to a dark place.