Question about hyacinths - Garden Plants and Gardening Forum

Constance · 04-07-2008, 08:15 AM

I have some hyacinths that have been in the ground for years, and the bulbs have multiplied. But the blooms are skimpy, with not nearly as many florets as they should have.
If I divide them, will the blooms fill out again, or is it possible that have they reverted to the wild form?

Mindy · 04-07-2008, 09:21 AM

my guess is that they've run their course and have bloomed out. time to replace them

Constance · 04-07-2008, 04:14 PM

Thanks, Mindy...that's what I was afraid of.

That's what I love about daffodils...they last forever. I've divided mine several times over the years, and now I have around five thousand.

paul b long · 04-08-2008, 04:23 AM

Hyacinths planted outside are rarely if ever as good in the second or subsequent years if you leave them in the ground. It's a good idea to let the foliage die down, then lift them and store them until planting time comes round again.

Constance · 04-08-2008, 08:06 AM

Well, Paul, these have been in the ground at least 15 years, so I guess that's the problem.

04-07-2008, 08:15 AM	#1
Constance Green Gardener Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 26	Question about hyacinths I have some hyacinths that have been in the ground for years, and the bulbs have multiplied. But the blooms are skimpy, with not nearly as many florets as they should have. If I divide them, will the blooms fill out again, or is it possible that have they reverted to the wild form?

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04-07-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
Mindy Green Gardener Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Erie PA Posts: 7	my guess is that they've run their course and have bloomed out. time to replace them

04-07-2008, 04:14 PM	#3
Constance Green Gardener Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 26	Thanks, Mindy...that's what I was afraid of. That's what I love about daffodils...they last forever. I've divided mine several times over the years, and now I have around five thousand.

04-08-2008, 04:23 AM	#4
paul b long Green Gardener Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Finchley, North London Posts: 27	Hyacinths planted outside are rarely if ever as good in the second or subsequent years if you leave them in the ground. It's a good idea to let the foliage die down, then lift them and store them until planting time comes round again.

04-08-2008, 08:06 AM	#5
Constance Green Gardener Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 26	Well, Paul, these have been in the ground at least 15 years, so I guess that's the problem.