How to grow hyacinths at home?

Think hyacinth is a flower? No, this is the name of a young man, beloved friend of the Greek god Apollo. Often the young men had fun by throwing a disc one by one. But the jealousy of the god of the West Winds led to misfortune. And now Hyacinth is bleeding in the hands of a friend - the god Apollo. Apollo could not help him in any way, only in memory of his friend he created a unique flower and named it Hyacinth.

This, it turns out, is thanks to whom many women receive a deliciously smelling gift on March 8. Moreover, there is such a variety of colors: white, pale yellow, pink (any tonality), lilac, blue, blue, red, purple.

How to care for hyacinth at home

How to grow hyacinth at home Home hyacinth has faded what to do next

Looking at the hyacinth, everyone will think: “I want it! Want! Want!". If you want, then everything will be, while you have to try. "Hyacinth" is a Greek word translated as "rain flower", perhaps because the grower needs to shed a lot of sweat over its cultivation. This, of course, is a joke, but you need to not only know the peculiarities of growing, but also methodically adhere to them.

Preliminarily, we note that it may be necessary for additional lighting and supports for the peduncles (the inflorescences are too weighty). Our task is to get as close as possible to the conditions of the natural environment - South Asia and the Mediterranean.

Choosing a location, suitable temperature and light

This is a tricky business, as all of the following factors should be taken into account:

• daylight hours need about 15 hours (windows to the south or southeast are suitable, others need additional lighting - prolongation of daylight hours);
• the flower loves light, but not heat - the comfortable temperature is slightly more than 20 ° C - so in summer you will have to remove the flowerpot or shade it from the direct sun;
• does not tolerate drafts or sudden changes in temperature;
• loves walking to a terrace or balcony at the right temperature;
• in winter, the proximity to heating devices is unacceptable.

Creation of the necessary air and soil moisture

Everything is simple here - you must not allow the soil to dry out - on the one hand, rotting of the bulb and leaves - on the other. Watering should be done regularly, along the walls of the pot, without reaching the bulbs. Drain excess water from the pallet. Hyacinth does not need spraying, and during flowering, this procedure is prohibited.

Soil selection, fertilization

The choice of soil mixture is important; neutral soil is suitable for hyacinth, ideally the use of leaf and sod land, peat, humus and sand in equal proportions. No fresh organic matter. Pre-calcine the earth for 1.5 hours in the oven - for disinfection. For lush flowering, the plant will need strength, which means that feeding is required (with ordinary complex fertilizers for flowering plants). The first time at the beginning of the growing season, then - during the budding period, it is possible a little in the final phase of flowering.

How to choose planting material

The key to a beautiful flowering is a quality bulb. Bulbs should be selected in flower shops according to the following parameters:

• the diameter of the bulb is at least five centimeters;
• there is no damage and rottenness;
• the bulb is dense, not dry;
• the best time to buy bulbs is August.

If you are purchasing a flowering plant, then the stem and peduncle should be erect.

Forcing hyacinths How to adjust the beginning of flowering to a specific date?

Hyacinth in a pot how to care at home

It can be very roughly calculated as follows: from planting to flowering, it takes about 2.5 months, the plant itself blooms for 10-18 days (depending on the variety), so it is easy to calculate. We want a new year - we start in the middle of October, for Valentine's Day - the end of November, by March 8 - the 20th of December. Before buying bulbs, read the growing conditions thoroughly - the most important thing is that the three phases of forcing require different temperatures (and therefore a different place).

First step - we plant the bulb in a pot and simulate winter. We keep the pot for 1.5-2 months at temperatures up to 8 ° C and complete darkening. This can be a cellar, and in the absence of it - the lower section of the refrigerator (close the pot with a package). We proceed to the next stage when the emerging sprout reaches 5 cm. We keep the substrate in the flowerpot constantly moist, drying out is unacceptable.

Second phase - temperature rise by 5 -7 ˚С (spring comes), the room is still darkened. You can gradually move closer to the window, adding light. We are waiting for the buds to appear.

Stage Three - flowering, takes place in good light and a temperature of about 20 ˚С. The golden rule is no sudden jumps in heat and heat, otherwise you will not see flowers.

How to plant bulbs

Hyacinth at home care watering photo

We fill the pot with nutritious soil two-thirds in height. No need to tamp.

How to plant hyacinth at home in a pot photo

Hyacinth flower at home planting photo

We plant the bulbs half the height so that the tops are on the surface. So the hyacinth will not get sick with putrefactive diseases and will develop well.

Planting hyacinth in a pot at home photo

After gently pouring without touching the bulbs themselves, place the pot in a cool, dark place. When the leaves are 7-8 cm tall, the pot should be placed on a sunny windowsill.

If you have presented the whole process, found places with a suitable temperature - go ahead, plant bulbs. This is a simple matter.

• You can pick up individual flowerpots 5 cm wider than the bulb, or you can place several hyacinths in a container (at a distance of 2-3 cm) - so they look more spectacular flowers.
• It is imperative to place drainage on the bottom of the container, then the earth, do not fill up to the top, so that the planted bulb looks out 2 cm from the soil.
• We plant the bulbs (not close to the edge of the container), tamp the soil and water abundantly.
• A layer of sand (up to 1 cm) can be poured on top to avoid rotting of the bulbs. Everything, we cover it with a dark film (ventilation holes are required) and in the "winter", in the first phase.

Hyacinth care at home after flowering

The eastern name of the hyacinth is "Curls of the Hurias". Here they have blossomed, delighted us with their curls, wonderful aroma, now it's time to rest.

• The flower has faded - we cut off the peduncle. During the dormant period, we adhere to moderate watering, we give the plant the opportunity to form "children" and gain strength in the main bulb.
• Let's feed the plant with complex fertilizer.
• Only after the leaves are completely dry should the bulb be dug out.
• Examine carefully, air dry, remove dry husks, let too small "kids" stay with "mom", and larger ones can be separated.
• All of them must be thoroughly dried - the first week even at 30 ˚С, then another 2 weeks at 25 С, and before planting - at a temperature of 17 ˚С and high humidity (so that the bulb does not dry out). This is a very important stage, because right now the future inflorescence and small children are being formed (therefore, the next time you plant, you need to be careful not to damage them).

In autumn, hyacinth bulbs need to be planted in the ground in a flower bed so that they can recover from flowering at home. Plant them deeper (15-20 cm) so that they do not freeze, and cover with a layer of mulch 10 cm. Remove the shelter in the spring. Plants may not bloom in spring, but they will perfectly prepare for the next distillation in the new season. In the fall, the bulbs can be dug up, dried and stored in a cool place until they are planted in the pot. The bulbs can form babies, it is better to carefully separate them and leave them in the flower bed, they will grow for 4-5 years until they reach the size of adult bulbs. Only then can they be used for forcing at home.

Reproduction of hyacinths at home

How hyacinth multiplies at home photo

• A faded plant is not suitable for re-forcing at home - it must be planted in open ground (in the fall, even on a flower bed at the entrance) so that it gains strength.
• If you plan to grow it again at home in a year, then this year the hyacinth should not bloom in the soil (you will have to cut the peduncle).
• A small baby can be grown to normal size in 3-4 years so that it is suitable for forcing at home.
• Over the years, the "cubs" will go through the growing season without flowering, gradually gaining strength.

A sensible idea arises here: to get beautiful flowers, buy ready-made planting material, and let them grow it in nurseries.

Diseases and pests of hyacinth

The flower is occasionally affected by yellow bacterial rot, with which, alas, nothing can be done. The plant with the earth will have to be thrown out, and if the pot is planned to be used further, then it must be disinfected.
Pests can be:

• spider mite;
• nematodes;
• aphid.

To combat them, insecticides are used, however, this cannot be done during the flowering period.
Possible problems when caring for hyacinth at home:

• yellow leaves - the draft and watering are to blame;
• leaves wither - lack of lighting;
• falling buds - water hit the buds, a sharp temperature drop;
• cessation of flowering - the flower is hot;
• decay - chronic waterlogging.

Conclusion: you can grow hyacinth with patience and care. Grow smartly and enjoy lush blooms!

Description of hyacinth

Hyacinths photo when to plant at home Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue’ photo

Hyacinth is now classified as a member of the Asparagus family, although earlier it was isolated into a separate family of Hyacinths or was ranked in Lileiny. This bulbous perennial is considered a native of Asia Minor, but Dutch breeders have worked so hard to breed its new varieties, to spread the flower and bulbs, that it can be considered a truly modern "Dutchman".

Hyacinth is a plant up to 30 cm high; a stem and oblong leaves grow from a dense bulb. Hyacinth flowers - small bells with twisted leaves - are collected in a dense cone-shaped inflorescence (reminiscent of an ear). The flowers are simple and double in appearance.

At the end of flowering, both the peduncle and the leaves dry up, in the corners of the leaves you need to look for small baby bulbs (you can further use it for breeding), and the main bulb develops on the stem inside the mother bulb.
It has proven itself perfectly at home, also in the open field (where it is one of the first to be shown from the ground in spring). This is not unfounded, it is said by more than four hundred years of experience in breeding hyacinths. During this time, about 30 species were attributed to this species, including half a thousand different plant varieties.

However, today there are three types of hyacinths:

• eastern (Hyacinthus orientalis);
• Litvinov (Hyacinthus litwinowii);
• Transcaspian (Hyacinthus transcaspicus).

It is on their basis that all the variety of shapes and colors of these plants is created.

Types and varieties of hyacinth with photos and descriptions

Indoor flower hyacinth oriental Hyacinthus orientalis

Oriental hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis - the same great-grandfather of most of today's varieties. Flowers with a delicate aroma are loosely placed on a thin peduncle. Can be any of the shades of white, yellow, pink or blue. In the wild, you can meet in Lebanon, Turkey or Syria.

Hyacinth Litvinova Hyacinthus litwinowii home flower care

Hyacinth Litvinov Hyacinthus litwinowii - has bluish leaves and light blue flowers with protruding stamens. Natural area - Iran, Turkmenistan.

Transcaspian hyacinth Hyacinthus transcaspicus at home in a pot care during and after flowering photo

Transcaspian hyacinth Hyacinthus transcaspicus - undersized flower (up to 20 cm), has up to two stems, leaves equally thickened along the entire length. There are no more than a dozen flowers in a loose inflorescence. Natural place - the mountains of Turkmenistan.
Another classification of hyacinths is their separation by color:

• white - Arentine Arendsen (white or cream flowers), double Snow Crystal and Madame Sophie;

Yellow hyacinth Yellow Hammer Flowering and storage of hyacinth at home photo

• yellow - Yellow Hammer (deep yellow), Oranje Boven (pale yellow), City of Haarlem (salmon);

Pink hyacinth Hyacinthus Anna Marie how to care for hyacinth at home photo

• pink - Anna Marie (light pink), Gertruda (deep pink), Moreno (pink with a dark raspberry stripe);
• red - La Victoire, Tubergen's Scarlet, Hollyhock (terry);

Hyacinth red violet Woodstock Hyacinths growing at home

• lilac - Bismarck (pale), Blue Magic (red-purple), Indigo King (dark purple);
• blue - Queen of the Blues (pale blue), Perle Brillante (pale blue), Marie (deep blue).

Hyacinth is a flower, the name of which is translated from Latin as a rain flower. It has such a name due to its love for excessive moisture, there is still an assumption that it is called so because of the flowering time of this plant in nature, namely in the spring during the rainy season.

Homeland of Hyacinth is Southeast Asia... In most cases, this bulbous flower is grown in gardens, but you can do it at home, however, caring for the plant in this case is slightly different.

Description and characteristics of indoor hyacinth, popular types

This extraordinarily beautiful plant attracts attention due to its colorful and bright flowers, similar to small bells, which are located on a fleshy peduncle in the form of a racemose inflorescence. Flowers can be either simple or double yellow, pink, blue, purple, blue or white.

Indoor hyacinth

Bright green, smooth and fleshy leaves, in the amount of 5 to 8 pieces, form a rosette sprouting from the bulb, from which the peduncle emerges. The flower reaches a height of 30 cm. The flowering of Hyacinth is accompanied by a delicate pleasant aroma.

There are many types of Hyacinth, among them: Ostara, Amethyst, Rosalia, Sunflower, La Victoire, Litvinova, Zakaispian, Arentina Arendsen.

But the most popular and common in home cultivation is Eastern hyacinth.

Eastern hyacinth

Distillation at home

Taking care of Hyacinth is not difficult, but some rules must be followed. The first rule is the choice of the bulbfrom which the flower will be grown. The size of the bulb must be at least 5 cm in diameter, it must be dense, not affected by rot, diseases and insects. The second rule is to create the necessary atmosphere for successful flower cultivation.

Choosing a pot and soil for planting bulbs

The Hyacinth dilution vessel should be medium in size and have drainage holes at the bottom. One container sits from 1 to 3 bulbs... They should not come into contact with each other and with the walls of the pot.

A drainage layer must be laid out at the bottom of the pot, for this you can use sand with a layer of about 2 cm.

The bulb is not completely placed in the soil, its top must not be covered. The substrate used is one that has a neutral acidity level, since high acidity is not suitable for the flower. To avoid decay of the bulb, the soil surface is also covered with sand.

Planting Hyacinth Bulbs

After planting the bulbs, they need to create a dormant period of about two months. The pot is placed in a dark, cool place, perhaps even in a refrigerator, the temperature should be + 5-7 degrees. Occasionally the soil needs to be watered to maintain constant moisture. During this time, the bulbs take root well and will give flower stalks in the future. After the bulbs are released on a couple of sheets, the flower is transferred to a bright place with a temperature of no higher than +15 degrees.

And only with the formation of inflorescences, the flowerpot is placed in a permanent place, in which full care of the plant is carried out.

Leaving during flowering

The flowering period of the Hyacinth lasts on average about two weeks, during this period care is needed, thanks to which the flowering will be lush and longer.

Lighting

Hyacinth is very fond of light, he needs it at least 15 hours a day. If you place it in a place where there is not enough light, you need to additionally use artificial light sources. On hot summer days, the plant needs to be shaded to avoid direct sunlight.

Light-loving Hyacinth

Temperature

The best temperature for growing Hyacinth is + 20-22 degrees. It is not recommended to keep the flower close to heating devices. Drafts must also be avoided, as they can lead to the death of the flower.

Watering and spraying

The soil in the pot should always be slightly moist, this is especially important during the period of flowering, active growth and wintering. You should also avoid stagnant water, which can lead to rotting of the bulb and the development of fungal diseases. For this, water is poured from the sump immediately after watering. Another important point is the watering method itself: so that no matter what water falls on the bulb, in the axils of leaves and buds, water must be poured near the edge of the pot.

The water should be soft at room temperature, it is good to use rain or melt water, preheating it.

Watering the hyacinth correctly in a pot

It is not recommended to spray the flower, this is especially bad for its condition during the flowering period.

Top dressing

The plant needs frequent feeding, about twice a month. For this, any universal fertilizer for indoor bulbous plants is used. Water the flower before feeding.

Fertilizer for Hyacinth

Post-flowering care

Hyacinth, like all other flowering plants, fades over time. But in this case, its vital activity does not stop, but the care of the flower simply changes.

• First, the peduncle is cut off, the leaves remain, and flower care continues until they die off completely. After that, it is necessary to dry the bulbs and place the plant for a dormant period. To do this, the flower is removed from the pot, the roots are cleared of the ground, and the top of the plant is cut off at a distance of about one centimeter from the bulb.
• The bulb is sprayed with a disinfectant solution, for example Fundazole, to avoid infections and remove the upper unnecessary peel. Then the bulb is dried, at which time it must be periodically turned to dry completely.
• When the bulb is completely dry, you need to wrap it in paper or sawdust and place in a dark, dry place for 2-3 months, after which it can be planted again.

Hyacinth care video after flowering

Very often, flower growers adjust the flowering of Hyacinth to a certain time of the year, for example, to get an inflorescence on March 8, this should be done in October. For this, such manipulation is used as distillation - in this case, the bulbs are specially removed from a state of dormancy.

In this case, the planted bulbs are covered with a bag in which a hole is made so that the plant breathes. Further, the flower is grown, as in the usual planting of bulbs.

Video about forcing Hyacinth by March 8

Reproduction methods

There are several ways to breed Hyacinth. Among them: reproduction by children, propagation by seeds, cutting out the bottom and notching the bottom... At home, the first method is most often used, since the rest are very lengthy and complex, they are used by breeders and professionals.

On average, a bulb can form 2-4 babies per year. They must be carefully separated from the mother bulb and planted in a separate container. If the baby is difficult to separate, then after a period of rest, the mother's bulb is planted with it and it is separated only after the next flowering of the Hyacinth.

With this method of reproduction, the plant blooms in 2-3 years.

Hyacinth bulb with babies

Pruning

Trimming the peduncle is necessary after the end of flowering, because if after the flowers the fruits are formed, this will draw all the strength from the flower. Also when the leaves dry, they are also cut off.

Diseases and pests

Most often, Hyacinth is resistant to all sorts of threats when grown at home, because during transplantation, the bulbs are treated with disinfectants. But sometimes hyacinth is threatened by such diseases and pests:

• Bacterial rot... There are many reasons for contracting this disease and different symptoms of its manifestation, for example, the appearance of black dots on the leaves, rotting of the bulb, drying out of the roots, etc. It is possible to cope with the disease only in industrial production, but at home it leads to the death of the flower. In this case, it is necessary to get rid of the plant and soil, and disinfect the pot.
• Insects... For example: aphids, ticks and others. You can get rid of them by spraying the flower with chemicals, but only until the flowering period.
• Physiological disorders... These are deformations of the peduncle, for example, curvature or improper flowering, which appear in case of non-observance of the "distillation" regime, or rather the cooling period.

Conclusion

Thus, nthe problem of growing Hyacinth at home is not great, if you adhere to all the rules for caring for this flower, and also provide appropriate care for it during the dormant period. In this case, Hyacinth will delight with its beautiful and fragrant flowering.

The stately and showy hyacinth is a real decoration of the garden in early spring. Appearing on a flower bed one of the first, when there is still snow in some places, it pleases those around it with large and fragrant flowers of the most diverse range of shades and shapes. Such splendor on a miniature scale can be easily repeated in winter, delighting yourself, relatives and friends with a magnificent gift for the New Year or Christmas. How the plant is distilled, how to care for hyacinth at home - recommendations in our article.

Hyacinth: botanical description

Hyacinth is a genus of bulbous perennials that belongs to the Asparagus family and includes only three species. They all have a distinctive look and fragrant flowers.The plant's bulb is dense, consisting of fleshy leaves, the bases of which occupy the entire circumference of the bottom. The stem is thick and dense, with an inflorescence at the top. After the end of flowering, he dies off along with the leaves with him. Very fragrant flowers are collected in a raceme, the perianth is brightly colored, in the form of a bell-shaped funnel with bent lobes. The fruit is a three-celled capsule. There are three known species: Hyacinthus transcaspicus, Litvinova and eastern. The latter is the most common and famous, which became the basis for breeding many varieties and hybrids. It is possible to care and plant hyacinth at home in a pot or in open ground.

Oriental hyacinth: description

It is considered to be a type species of the genus, that is, acting as a nomenclature species. In the event of any disputable situation, he acts as the only bearer of the generic name from an objective point of view. The homeland of the plant is the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. However, at the moment it is cultivated everywhere, not only as a decorative quality, but also as a medicinal one. The plant is perennial, bulbous, up to 30 cm high and up to 0.5 cm thick stele, fleshy linear leaves, has a bell-shaped flower. Hyacinth, home care for which is quite simple, blooms in early spring one of the first in the garden. In culture, it has become especially popular since the 15th century in Europe, since then more than three hundred high-quality and proven varieties have been bred. The Netherlands is famous for breeding hyacinths, especially the Haarlem region, from which millions of bulbs of these flowers come to the world market every year.

Popular varieties

It is difficult to say in a few sentences about the huge assortment of hyacinth varieties. When choosing one for your home or garden, pay attention to the manufacturer, seller, and botanical characteristics (height, flowering time, suitability for forcing, etc.). Planting and caring for hyacinths at home involves the choice of a certain hybrid. We offer a conditional division of varieties by color of flowers.

• White: Argentina Arendsen (up to 28 cm, diameter of an individual flower up to 4 cm), L'Innosance (an early old variety, created in Holland in 1863, height up to 26 cm), Carnegie (medium-sized - up to 22 cm, cylindrical inflorescence ), Edelweiss (medium early, up to 25 cm, with a wide brush).
• Pink: Anna Marie (late, up to 25 cm high), Fondant (industrial variety with large 20 cm inflorescences, photo above), Pink Pearl (early, cone-shaped inflorescence with characteristic long bracts), China Pink, Marconi.
• Blue: King of the Blues (old Dutch variety 1865, late, pictured below), Delft Blue (up to 20 cm, suitable for forcing, long flowering period), Maria (up to 25 cm, deep dark blue, one of the most common hybrids), Myosotis (early, pale blue).
• Violet: Amethyst (short flowering period, unpretentious, pale lilac hue, height up to 25 cm), Bismarck (early, up to 30 cm light purple inflorescence, ideal for forcing and cutting), Menelik (purple-black, compact, late) ...
• Yellow: City of Harlem, Orange Bowen, Yellow Hammer.

Lush, spectacular blooms, bright colors and a unique thick and rich aroma are the main reasons why hyacinth is grown in a pot. Home care is quite simple, but it involves distillation, in connection with which some peculiarities appear. They try to get a flowering plant, as a rule, for a certain holiday: New Year, March 8, etc.

What is distillation?

This process involves complex measures to accelerate plant growth. It is widely used in greenhouse cultivation and floriculture. The plant is placed in conditions with a high ambient temperature, humidity and is additionally illuminated, thereby stimulating them to active development, flowering and fruiting.It is in this way that tulips, daffodils, lilies and hyacinth in a pot are grown at home. How to save the plant after a similar procedure, read further in the text.

Bulb selection

In fact, forcing mobilizes all the forces of the plant and allows you to get beautiful flowers in a short time. Only healthy and strong specimens can withstand this. Choose quality planting material, large, dense, undamaged bulbs grown outdoors. Pay attention to the weight, it should not be too light and give the impression of emptiness inside. In addition, as mentioned above, it makes sense to pay attention to the variety, there are hybrids specially designed for forcing.

Preparing the bulbs for planting

The preparation of hyacinth bulbs begins in the summer, at the moment when you decide that you will grow hyacinth in a pot (home care - hereinafter in the text). As soon as the foliage is dry, the planting material must be dug up, washed in warm water and dried in a draft in a shady place, and then stored in a cool and dry basement or cellar. Experienced flower growers know one secret. As soon as hyacinth flower stalks appear on the flowerbed in spring, they notice the largest and most powerful ones, but they are not allowed to bloom and are cut off. This allows the plant to use all its strength to develop the bulb, which can then be successfully driven out in winter.

Landing dates

The timing of planting the bulbs in the ground directly depends on when exactly you want to get blooming hyacinths on your window. Care and growing at home in the future are quite simple, it is important to do everything right at the initial stage. The cooling period for forcing in the early stages is 10-13 weeks, for later varieties it increases to 12-16. The start date can be set as follows. Determine the day when you need to get the flower and in the reverse order subtract the number of weeks set from it, plus another 3-4 for growth for early and late varieties, respectively.

In order to strengthen the immune system, the bulbs should be placed for 30 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate or the drug "Hom" (concentration - 4 g per 1 liter of water) before planting.

Planting bulbs

In accordance with the planned flowering time in the fall, the soil bulbs should be planted in the soil (purchased or prepared yourself). Use individual pots or group planting, depending on your preference. Hyacinth in a pot, home care is minimal, but its flowering is great. Fill the pots almost to the top with soil, then plant the onion so that the top is level with the edges of the crockery. When planting in groups, observe a distance of 2.5-3 cm. Cover the top of the pot with dark plastic, making holes for ventilation. Transfer the plants to a dark and cool place for a specified period, the temperature of the content should be within 5-8 ° C.

As the earthen clod dries, slightly moisten it, the soil should be slightly moist. During this time, small sprouts appear in the hyacinth, when they reach 3-5 cm in height, the plants should be brought into the house. The initial temperature of the content should not exceed 12 ° C, choose a shaded place for several days, and then move them closer to the window (but not the heating radiators). The pot is placed in a permanent place at the moment when buds appear on the plant.

Potted hyacinth: home care during flowering

In order for a plant to please you with a beautiful flowering, it needs to provide stable conditions for keeping. After the buds appear, the hyacinth pot is rearranged to a permanent light, protected from drafts. The temperature should be in the range of 15-20 ° С, keep the soil in a constantly moist state, not allowing it to dry out.Carry out a single feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, strictly observing the dosage and concentration indicated on the package.

What to do with the bulb after flowering?

The hyacinth bulb used for forcing cannot be reused. However, you can plant it in open ground in a flowerbed in the garden, where it will delight you with natural flowering in early spring. After the forcing is over and the desired result is obtained, leave the bulb in the ground - this is necessary in order to preserve the flower. Hyacinth in a pot, home care assumes the same as in the soil. Continue watering and fertilizing the plant until the leaves begin to wither. After they dry, carefully separate them. Remove the onion from the ground, dry it and store it in a cool and dry place. Carry out planting in the ground in late autumn: in the middle or end of October, when the soil temperature drops to 5-10 ° C. Thus, hyacinth will have time to give roots before extreme cold weather.

Remember that the plant prefers a sunny and open area, possibly lightly shaded, protected from wind and excess moisture. The soil is recommended loose, containing sand, humus, and with good moisture permeability.

The stately and showy hyacinth is a real decoration of the garden in early spring. Appearing on a flower bed one of the first, when there is still snow in some places, it pleases those around it with large and fragrant flowers of the most diverse range of shades and shapes. Such splendor on a miniature scale can be easily repeated in winter, delighting yourself, relatives and friends with a magnificent gift for the New Year or Christmas. How the plant is distilled, how to care for hyacinth at home - recommendations in our article.

Hyacinth: botanical description

Hyacinth is a genus of bulbous perennials that belongs to the Asparagus family and includes only three species. They all have a distinctive look and fragrant flowers. The plant's bulb is dense, consisting of fleshy leaves, the bases of which occupy the entire circumference of the bottom. The stem is thick and dense, with an inflorescence at the top. After the end of flowering, he dies off along with the leaves with him. Very fragrant flowers are collected in a raceme, the perianth is brightly colored, in the form of a bell-shaped funnel with bent lobes. The fruit is a three-celled capsule. There are three known species: Hyacinthus transcaspicus, Litvinova and eastern. The latter is the most common and famous, which became the basis for breeding many varieties and hybrids. It is possible to care and plant hyacinth at home in a pot or in open ground.

Oriental hyacinth: description

It is considered to be a type species of the genus, that is, acting as a nomenclature species. In the event of any disputable situation, he acts as the only bearer of the generic name from an objective point of view. The homeland of the plant is the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. However, at the moment it is cultivated everywhere, not only as a decorative quality, but also as a medicinal one. The plant is perennial, bulbous, up to 30 cm high and up to 0.5 cm thick stele, fleshy linear leaves, has a bell-shaped flower. Hyacinth, home care for which is quite simple, blooms in early spring one of the first in the garden. In culture, it has become especially popular since the 15th century in Europe, since then more than three hundred high-quality and proven varieties have been bred. The Netherlands is famous for breeding hyacinths, especially the Haarlem region, from which millions of bulbs of these flowers come to the world market every year.

Popular varieties

It is difficult to say in a few sentences about the huge assortment of hyacinth varieties. When choosing one for your home or garden, pay attention to the manufacturer, seller, and botanical characteristics (height, flowering time, suitability for forcing, etc.).Planting and caring for hyacinths at home involves the choice of a certain hybrid. We offer a conditional division of varieties by color of flowers.

• White: Argentina Arendsen (up to 28 cm, diameter of an individual flower up to 4 cm), L'Innosance (an early old variety, created in Holland in 1863, height up to 26 cm), Carnegie (medium-sized - up to 22 cm, cylindrical inflorescence ), Edelweiss (medium early, up to 25 cm, with a wide brush).
• Pink: Anna Marie (late, up to 25 cm high), Fondant (industrial variety with large 20 cm inflorescences, photo above), Pink Pearl (early, cone-shaped inflorescence with characteristic long bracts), China Pink, Marconi.
• Blue: King of the Blues (old Dutch variety 1865, late, pictured below), Delft Blue (up to 20 cm, suitable for forcing, long flowering period), Maria (up to 25 cm, deep dark blue, one of the most common hybrids), Myosotis (early, pale blue).
• Violet: Amethyst (short flowering period, unpretentious, pale lilac hue, height up to 25 cm), Bismarck (early, up to 30 cm light purple inflorescence, ideal for forcing and cutting), Menelik (purple-black, compact, late) ...
• Yellow: City of Harlem, Orange Bowen, Yellow Hammer.

Lush, spectacular blooms, bright colors and a unique thick and rich aroma are the main reasons why hyacinth is grown in a pot. Home care is quite simple, but it involves distillation, in connection with which some peculiarities appear. They try to get a flowering plant, as a rule, for a certain holiday: New Year, March 8, etc.

What is distillation?

This process involves complex measures to accelerate plant growth. It is widely used in greenhouse cultivation and floriculture. The plant is placed in conditions with a high ambient temperature, humidity and is additionally illuminated, thereby stimulating them to active development, flowering and fruiting. It is in this way that tulips, daffodils, lilies and hyacinth in a pot are grown at home. How to save the plant after a similar procedure, read further in the text.

Bulb selection

In fact, forcing mobilizes all the forces of the plant and allows you to get beautiful flowers in a short time. Only healthy and strong specimens can withstand this. Choose quality planting material, large, dense, undamaged bulbs grown outdoors. Pay attention to the weight, it should not be too light and give the impression of emptiness inside. In addition, as mentioned above, it makes sense to pay attention to the variety, there are hybrids specially designed for forcing.

Preparing the bulbs for planting

The preparation of hyacinth bulbs begins in the summer, at the moment when you decide that you will grow hyacinth in a pot (home care - hereinafter in the text). As soon as the foliage is dry, the planting material must be dug up, washed in warm water and dried in a draft in a shady place, and then stored in a cool and dry basement or cellar. Experienced flower growers know one secret. As soon as hyacinth flower stalks appear on the flowerbed in spring, they notice the largest and most powerful ones, but they are not allowed to bloom and are cut off. This allows the plant to use all its strength to develop the bulb, which can then be successfully driven out in winter.

Landing dates

The timing of planting the bulbs in the ground directly depends on when exactly you want to get blooming hyacinths on your window. Care and growing at home in the future are quite simple, it is important to do everything right at the initial stage. The cooling period for forcing in the early stages is 10-13 weeks, for later varieties it increases to 12-16. The start date can be set as follows.Determine the day when you need to get the flower and in the reverse order subtract the number of weeks set from it, plus another 3-4 for growth for early and late varieties, respectively.

In order to strengthen the immune system, the bulbs should be placed for 30 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate or the drug "Hom" (concentration - 4 g per 1 liter of water) before planting.

Planting bulbs

In accordance with the planned flowering time in the fall, the soil bulbs should be planted in the soil (purchased or prepared yourself). Use individual pots or group planting, depending on your preference. Hyacinth in a pot, home care is minimal, but its flowering is great. Fill the pots almost to the top with soil, then plant the onion so that the top is level with the edges of the crockery. When planting in groups, observe a distance of 2.5-3 cm. Cover the top of the pot with dark plastic, making holes for ventilation. Transfer the plants to a dark and cool place for a specified period, the temperature of the content should be within 5-8 ° C.

As the earthen clod dries, slightly moisten it, the soil should be slightly moist. During this time, small sprouts appear in the hyacinth, when they reach 3-5 cm in height, the plants should be brought into the house. The initial temperature of the content should not exceed 12 ° C, choose a shaded place for several days, and then move them closer to the window (but not the heating radiators). The pot is placed in a permanent place at the moment when buds appear on the plant.

Potted hyacinth: home care during flowering

In order for a plant to please you with a beautiful flowering, it needs to provide stable conditions for keeping. After the buds appear, the hyacinth pot is rearranged to a permanent light, protected from drafts. The temperature should be in the range of 15-20 ° С, keep the soil in a constantly moist state, not allowing it to dry out. Carry out a single feeding with complex mineral fertilizer, strictly observing the dosage and concentration indicated on the package.

What to do with the bulb after flowering?

The hyacinth bulb used for forcing cannot be reused. However, you can plant it in open ground in a flowerbed in the garden, where it will delight you with natural flowering in early spring. After the forcing is over and the desired result is obtained, leave the bulb in the ground - this is necessary in order to preserve the flower. Hyacinth in a pot, home care assumes the same as in the soil. Continue watering and fertilizing the plant until the leaves begin to wither. After they dry, carefully separate them. Remove the onion from the ground, dry it and store it in a cool and dry place. Carry out planting in the ground in late autumn: in the middle or end of October, when the soil temperature drops to 5-10 ° C. Thus, hyacinth will have time to give roots before extreme cold weather.

Remember that the plant prefers a sunny and open area, possibly lightly shaded, protected from wind and excess moisture. The soil is recommended loose, containing sand, humus, and with good moisture permeability.

Hyacinth is a bulbous plant that can be successfully grown both in the garden and at home. Therefore, many amateur flower growers want to grow this flower on their windowsill in order to admire it even in winter, during the cold season. Such a desire is quite feasible. However, for the successful cultivation of the hyacinth, it is necessary to create the appropriate conditions, as much as possible similar to garden ones, and provide it with proper care.

Preparing for growing hyacinth at home

To date, breeders have bred several dozen varieties of hyacinth.And most of them are suitable for home cultivation. But in order to grow a strong and beautiful flower, you need to properly prepare:

1. Bulb selection... First you need to select a suitable material for planting. It is recommended to use bulbs with a minimum diameter of 5 cm. Because it is easier to grow a full-fledged plant from a large bulb. A small bulb may discard leaves, but may not produce flowers, and care must be taken to ensure that it is firm and free of rot or damage. And immediately before planting, it is advisable to treat it with a disinfectant solution.
2. Pot selection... Then you need to choose the appropriate pot. It should be wide and shallow. The pot must have drainage holes.
3. Soil preparation... You can buy the soil or prepare it yourself. To do this, mix in equal proportions turf, compost, leafy soil, humus and add a small amount of sand and peat.

When growing hyacinth at home, there is one caveat - this flower cannot bloom for several years in a row. Flowering is stimulated by artificial forcing, which weakens the bulbs. Therefore, after 1-2 years, they need to be planted in the garden area so that they go through the recovery period.

Planting and caring for hyacinths indoors

After preparing the necessary materials, you can start planting the bulbs. Correct planting and caring for hyacinths indoors includes the following steps:

• A drainage layer is laid out at the bottom of the pot; expanded clay is well suited for these purposes.
• A small layer of soil is covered.
• Then a thin layer of fine sand is placed.
• Bulbs are placed on top of the sand. You can plant one bulb in a pot, or several, so that a whole bouquet is formed during flowering. In the latter case, the bulbs are laid out so that they do not come into contact with each other and with the pot (the optimal distance is 2-3 cm).
• The bulbs are gently pressed into the ground and covered with the remaining earth. From above, the soil can be sprinkled with a thin layer of sand to protect the planting material from decay.

The bulbs are not completely submerged in the soil; their tops must always remain in the air.

A dormant period is now created for the plants so that the bulbs take root well. The pot is placed for 1.5-2.5 months in a dark and cool place, such as a basement. The air temperature in this room should be between +5 and +10 degrees. In the absence of a basement or cellar, flowers can be placed in the refrigerator. However, it is imperative to ensure that the temperature in it is at least 5 degrees Celsius. During this period, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil in order to prevent it from drying out.

A dormant period is necessary for the successful cultivation of hyacinths in indoor conditions. If the plant is brought out earlier “into the light”, it may still be weak, develop poorly and, as a result, not bloom. Overexposure in the dark is also not recommended. The plant will throw out the leaves, all the power will go into them, and as a result, the formation of buds will be delayed.

After the rooting of the bulbs, an artificial spring is arranged for the hyacinths, for this the flowers are moved into the house. Here hyacinths should be kept in a bright room with a recommended air temperature of + 10-15 degrees.

As soon as the plant begins to bloom, it is transferred to the desired room and placed away from the radiators. In order for the hyacinth to delight the owners for a long time with lush luxurious flowers, the air temperature should be no higher than +20 degrees. In addition, it is necessary to exclude the existence of drafts and provide the plant with good lighting.

How to care for hyacinth at home?

To grow lush, beautiful flowers, you need to take care of them. How to care for a hyacinth at home so that it blooms as soon as possible and pleases the owners for a long time with beautiful flowers?

Hyacinth care is relatively simple, and includes three essential components:

• watering;
• good lighting;
• fertilizer.

Watering. The basis of hyacinth care in indoor conditions is competent watering. The ground must be moist, so it is necessary to carefully monitor so that it does not dry out, and water the plant in a timely manner. This requirement is important during growth, flowering and overwintering. However, stagnant water for this plant is also destructive and can provoke a fungal infection. Therefore, you need to make sure that excess water goes into the sump, and be sure to drain it from there.

During watering, you only need to moisten the soil, and make sure that water does not get on the buds, onion and in the leaf axils. To do this, it is recommended to pour water into the edge of the pot, or the pan.

Good lighting. From time to time it is necessary to turn the flower to the lighting in different directions. This contributes to the uniform growth of the plant. In the evening and on cloudy days, you can additionally illuminate the plant using fluorescent lamps. With a lack of lighting, the plant can wither, discard leaves and young buds.

Fertilizer. It is recommended to feed hyacinths 2 times a month. For this, special fertilizers are used, which are diluted according to the instructions.

Forcing hyacinths at home

A nice feature of hyacinth is the ability to combine its flowering with a certain period or holiday. For this, hyacinths are distilled at home. It is of three types:

• early - the bulbs are planted in October, and the hyacinth blooms by the New Year;
• medium - planting is carried out in November, and flowering falls at the end of January - beginning of February;
• late - the bulbs are planted in December - January and admire the flowers in March - April.

The period from planting to flowering averages 2.5–3 months.

For the safe forcing of hyacinths at home, the bulbs must go through several stages of preparation with a gradual decrease in air temperature. After digging, they should be stored for 2 weeks in a warm and humid place with an air temperature of + 28-30 degrees. Then for 2 weeks they are placed in a cool room with a temperature of + 22-25 degrees. Further, even colder conditions are created for 2 weeks - + 15-17 degrees. And after that, the bulbs are ready for planting in a pot.

What to do after hyacinth blooms?

Like all flowering plants, hyacinth fades over time. What to do with hyacinth after flowering at home? To keep him alive, you need to cut the flower stalks and do not stop watering and fertilizing the plant until the leaves completely wither. At this time, the mother bulb is restored and can form daughter bulbs.

Then you need to remove the hyacinth from the ground, clean it of wilted leaves and put the bulb to dry for 2-3 days. If, after digging up the bulbs, the babies are already well developed, you can separate them. If they do not detach well, it is better not to touch them until next year. Since it is advisable not to use faded bulbs for re-distillation, they are transplanted to a garden plot. Planting is carried out in the fall, and next year they are already delighting the owners with flowers in the flowerbed.

To obtain bulbs that can be used for indoor cultivation, the plant is not allowed to bloom normally. The buds are cut off so that the bulb can recover. In the fall, they take it out of the ground, dry it, and again carry out the forcing procedure.

Reproduction of hyacinths at home

Hyacinth is propagated by children (daughter bulbs), which are carefully detached from the adult bulb. Natural division occurs slowly, in one year the mother's bulb can form a maximum of 4 babies. Therefore, in floriculture, an artificial method of reproduction of hyacinths is used at home. To quickly get a large number of children, they practice special techniques - cutting and notching the bottom.

Before starting artificial propagation, the bulbs are treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate and dried at an air temperature of + 20-23 degrees for 2-3 days.

Cutting the bottom... This technique is carried out after a period of rest. With a teaspoon in the onions, carefully cut out the bottom, then store them in boxes with a cut upwards at an air temperature of at least +21 degrees. After 2-3 months, small babies in the amount of 20-40 pieces begin to form on the sections.

After the appearance of the children, the bulb is planted in a cool greenhouse. Young bulbs begin to grow and discard the first leaves. After the growing season, they are taken out of the ground, separated and planted for growing. After 3-4 years, ripe bulbs throw out their first flower stalks.

Cutting the bottom. This method is similar to the previous one, with the difference that the base is not cut out, but 2–4 cuts are made in it, 0.5–0.6 cm deep. Processing and storage conditions are the same as in the first method. With this method, the number of children decreases (8–15 pcs.), But they will be larger and stronger. The growing period in this case is reduced to 2-3 years.

The process of growing hyacinths at home is quite simple, but very fruitful. To successfully complete it, you need to have a lot of desire and a little patience. And, of course, follow all the rules and recommendations that relate to planting and caring for hyacinths in indoor conditions.

How to grow hyacinths at home - video

In winter, when it is so cold outside the window, I especially want the smell of spring in the house. And to achieve this is quite simple - you just have to settle a hyacinth on the windowsill. This bright and very fragrant plant is also remarkable in that its flowering can be tailored to any desired date. Growing hyacinths at home will be discussed in our article.

How to grow hyacinths at home?

Many of us are not sure if it is possible to keep hyacinths at home? Of course you can - this initially wild plant grows well not only in the garden, but also on the windowsill, you just need to create the necessary growing conditions for the hyacinth and strictly follow all agricultural techniques.

Stage 1 - Seed Selection

To grow a handsome hyacinth at home, the first thing you need is a strong healthy bulb, at least 5 cm in girth. It is this kind of seed that is needed to get a strong plant with a strong peduncle. It is best to buy hyacinth bulbs from trusted flower shops, where they are most likely stored in the right conditions.

Stage 2 - planting hyacinth

You can grow hyacinth at home both in a regular pot and in water. In the first case, a small pot (10-12 cm in diameter) will be needed for the hyacinth. You can also plant several bulbs in one container so that the distance between them is at least 3 cm. Do not allow the bulbs to touch the pot walls. A thick layer of drainage is laid at the bottom of the pot, then a layer of soil mixture is poured. Any soil mixture for growing hyacinth can be used, as long as its acidity is not too high. A layer of sand is spread on top of the soil mixture, then the bulb is placed and lightly pressed into the pot. As a result, the bulb should rise at least 1/3 above the soil layer.

In the case of aquatic cultivation, hyacinth is placed in a narrow container with a nutrient solution (water + fertilizer) so that it touches the liquid only at the bottom.

Stage 3 - forcing the hyacinth

Whichever method of growing hyacinth is chosen, it must go through such a stage of development as a dormant period - a bulb planted in the ground or water is sent to a dark and cold (+ 5 ... + 7 ° C) room, where it will slowly germinate throughout 2-2.5 months. Only after the leaves hatch from the bulb, it is transferred to a room with a higher temperature (+10 .. + 15 ° C).If you do not wait for the leaves to appear and bring the bulb into the heat earlier, and even put it under good lighting, you can not wait for the hyacinth to bloom at all.

Stage 4 - leaving

Now let's take a closer look at how to care for a hyacinth at home during the growth period. After the pot with the hatched onion has been removed from the cold, it is moved to a bright and warm (+ 15 ° C) room. In these conditions, the hyacinth will remain until the moment it releases an arrow with buds. After the appearance of the long-awaited buds, the hyacinth can be sent to the place chosen for it - a window sill or a table, placing it away from drafts and the heat of heating appliances. During the flowering period, you need to care for the hyacinth in no other way than by regularly watering it. Watering the hyacinth should be extremely careful not to let the water get on the leaves or bulb. Periodically, the hyacinth is rotated around its axis to evenly illuminate it.

Stage 5 - care of faded hyacinth

After the end of the flowering of the hyacinth, the peduncle must be carefully cut off and continue caring for the plant until the leaves wither. Although the distilled bulb is not able to bloom a second time, it can be used for propagation. To do this, the bulb is carefully removed from the pot in order to plant it in the open ground in the fall. There, in the wild, she will successfully give birth to offspring.

Hyacinth plant

Hyacinth is a beautiful flower that can be grown not only outdoors but also at home. The name of this plant is translated as "rain flower". Many growers wonder how to grow hyacinth at home from a bulb in a pot, but rarely anyone is interested in the history of the flower. This flower originated a very long time ago in distant Ancient Greece. If you believe the myth, then the flower arose under very sad circumstances. This legend concerns the king Amiklos, whom fate has awarded with a wonderful son. He was just great. As a result, the gods Apollo and Zephyr began to experience burning jealousy towards the young man. This led to the fact that one of the deities simply killed the young man. In the place where the blood of the son of King Amiklos dripped, beautiful flowers arose. Later this plant was called hyacinth. In this article, we will talk with you how to grow hyacinth at home in a pot from an onion and how to do it all right.

What does hyacinth look like?

Before you start growing hyacinth at home, you should study a little basic information. This plant is considered by many to belong to the lily family. This flower grows well both at home and in the wild. Most often, the hyacinth flower is found in the Eastern Mediterranean, North America, Central Asia. The plant grows out of a bulb. A thick stem grows in the center of the hyacinth bulb, which is surrounded by large, fleshy leaves. This stem usually has an inflorescence, which can be of almost any color. One plant can produce several stems at once. However, this is extremely rare.

In shape, the flowers resemble small strongly open bells. One hyacinth inflorescence can contain about 30 flowers. After the plant has faded, its stems dry out. At the same time, a young one is born inside the old bulb. Daughters usually grow on a young bulb. A plant planted from a daughter bulb in a pot does not begin to bloom until three years later.

Growing hyacinth

Potted hyacinth

If you live in climatic conditions that do not allow you to grow hyacinth in nature, then you should not be upset, as growing hyacinth in pots from a bulb at home. It is worth noting that the plant is quite common among amateur flower growers. Hyacinth usually blooms from early January to late May. For plant growth, it is necessary to prepare a special soil. Most of all, hyacinth loves clay-sod soil. It is also worth adding coarse sand to the soil for the flower.It should make up two-thirds of all soil. To grow hyacinth in pots at home, you must also observe the temperature regime. For the development of a flower, it is worth adhering to a temperature of 10 to 16 ° C. Lighting is also important for the flower. During the flowering period, he just needs a bright light. Watering should be regular. But at the same time, it is worth making sure that no water stagnates in the hyacinth pot. The plant needs feeding once a month. For these purposes, mineral fertilizer is perfect.

Until the hyacinth blooms, it is better to keep it in the shade, where it is cooler. After the plant begins to bloom, the air temperature is not so important. However, keep in mind that in a cooler room, the plant will bloom for much longer. After flowering, it is better to transfer the flower bulb to a darker and cooler place. You can plant a hyacinth bulb again in early autumn. The plant propagates only by bulbs. After you grow this beautiful flower, you may find out how to care for plants and flowers and how to do it right.

How to grow hyacinth from a bulb

At the end of August, choose large and healthy bulbs. Now we will learn how to grow hyacinth from a bulb at home. Wrap them in cheesecloth and leave in the refrigerator for a while. In this case, the temperature must be maintained at 5 ° C. Care must be taken in the first autumn months to prevent the hyacinth bulb from getting sick.

You can start planting a hyacinth bulb in a pot in early November. In advance, you need to prepare a pot no more than 30 centimeters high. The diameter of the pot depends on the number of bulbs you will be planting.

The container must be filled with soil and tamped. The layer height should be 10 centimeters. After that, the soil must be watered. Lay out the plants prepared for planting on its surface, and then sprinkle them with a layer of soil. In this case, the bulbs should look out from under it. After planting, place the plant pot in a cool place or in the refrigerator. The plant should melt in the cold for about a month.

Hyacinth bulb

To properly grow hyacinth at home, you must adhere to strict rules. Otherwise, the plant may get sick or simply die. In early December, the planted flowers can be transferred to a room where the air temperature does not exceed 16 ° C. In this case, do not expose the pot immediately to bright light. It is worth noting that hyacinth is a rather capricious plant in terms of lighting. That is why you should carefully monitor the flower for 10 days. When the first shoots reach three centimeters, you can start to moderate watering. Plants also need bright light at this point.

In January, the hyacinth sprouts should already get stronger. Also during this period, the first inflorescences appear. It is worth noting that the flower bud at this moment has the same shade as future flowers. Flowers will start blooming very soon. When the plant is fully blooming, it is necessary to transfer it to a warm room.

After flowering, the stem of the home hyacinth can be cut off. But you shouldn't touch the leaves. Indeed, without them, a young bulb simply cannot form. To prevent the leaves from breaking, they should be tied up. During this period, the plant requires moderate watering and feeding. Feeding should be done monthly. This should be done until the leaves of the plant begin to dry out.

Cutting the leaves of hyacinth is only worth their complete drying. Dry leaves are the first sign that a bulb has formed. The bulb should be removed from the ground and placed in a cool place, but not in the refrigerator. You can plant a new onion only after a couple of years, since it must gain strength before distilling. After the shelf life is over, the hyacinth should be planted in early autumn.Here are perhaps all the basic recommendations on how to properly grow hyacinth in pots from a bulb at home. Good luck to you!