Organically grown hyacinths
The hyacinth family and its followers are very popular with the Florist because of their beautiful properties. We offer a wide range of choices, including normal large-flowered hyacinths with a wonderful scent, suitable for both indoor and outdoor flowering. In addition, we have Spanish hyacinths that have a slightly more refined appearance, but are not suitable for indoor flowering. Another interesting option is the Oriental star hyacinth , also known as Scilla 'Siberica' or the Puschkinia , also called the tube hyacinth , because of the small tubes in the flowers. We have scented and non-scented varieties, but they all have one thing in common: they are hardy and come back faithfully year after year.
Hyacinths indoors
For indoor hyacinth blooms it is important to first put the bulbs in the refrigerator for 9 weeks, so that they experience the cold period they need to be able to bloom. This process is called vernalization.
Plant the flower bulbs in a pot by December 6th at the latest for flowering during the Christmas holidays and afterwards, or plant them later for later flowering indoors. This way you can enjoy the beautiful hyacinth flowers in your home for a long time.
Indoor tip: Keep them away from fruit. Fruit gives off ethylene gas which makes the flowers fade faster.
How, where and when do I plant a hyacinth flower bulb?
A hyacinth needs a cold period so it is planted in the ground from September to January. The planting depth is 2 to 3 times the height of the flower bulb itself and the planting distance is 2 to 3 times the width of the flower bulb itself. Unless you plant them in pots. Then the flower bulbs can be closer together and possibly even come a bit above the ground, just because those bulbs are so beautiful! (In that case, press them back into the ground every now and then because otherwise the roots of the flower bulb will push the flower bulb upwards!)
Hyacinths thrive best in sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. A light to moderately sandy soil is ideal for hyacinths. This type of soil allows excess water to drain easily, reducing the risk of root rot.
Hyacinth care
For the best results, remove the bulbs from the ground in early summer and store them in a warm place, such as a shed. In October, the flower bulb is then replanted with some organic food. The flower bulb will also flower again if it remains in the ground after flowering, but will flower less richly from year to year.
Propagation
The flower bulbs multiply via small brood bulbs. Remove the small bulbs after flowering and replant them separately in the autumn. The small bulbs are after about 4 years just as big as the flower bulb that we supply you, then they give optimal flowering.
Origin of the hyacinth
The Hyacinthus orientalis is the original species and originates from the Eastern Mediterranean area to Central Asia. It was first described in 1557 by Carolus Clusius . The color blue is the original color.
Buy organic hyacinths
At Bloemoloog you can order organic hyacinth bulbs from June to January. Delivery from September during the planting season!
Buy organic hyacinths at the market
From August to January, various types of organically grown hyacinths are available at markets throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.