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What to Do with Potted Hyacinth Bulbs Unlike hyacinth bulbs in the ground, those grown in outdoor pots need some extra care.
Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it.
After their big reveal, the potted bulbs won’t be tossed. Instead, they’ll continue to grow in an out-of-the-way spot, before being transplanted to the garden in the fall.
Amaryllis bulbs sold at the holidays can be planted outdoors. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette) Q: In March, I pulled some pots with amaryllis bulbs from my garage and left them in the front ...
Amaryllis are easy to grow and make lovely gifts; available as bare or potted bulbs, hybrid varieties come in several colors including red, white and shades of pink, coral and burgundy.
Because of this, the bulbs don't even need to be potted and you can place them almost anywhere you like, such as a tabletop, decorative tray, or mantel.
Helen Chesnut advises a reader on various ways to handle potted bulbs once bloomed. The first thing to do is to remove faded flowers.
Potted bulbs in borders, containers or meadows are a great way to create colour and impact in your garden this season ...
Next, whether planted in soilless mix or in a non-porous media, like pebbles, place your potted bulbs in a cool, dimly lit space for a couple of weeks so that roots can form.
To get outdoor hyacinth to rebloom the following year, you need to treat them just like other perennial, fall-planted spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils and perennial tulips. What to do with ...
DEAR JANET: In March, I pulled some pots with amaryllis bulbs from my garage and left them in the front flower bed. When the leaves sprouted, there were bulbs. Both plants flowered in May. The ...