We sowed or planted most of the plants in the spring and it seems that in the middle of summer we can already relax. But experienced gardeners They know that July is the time to plant vegetables to obtain a late harvest and the possibility of longer storage. This also applies to potatoes. It is better to use the early summer potato harvest quickly; it is not suitable for long-term storage. But the second harvest of potatoes is exactly what is needed for winter and spring use.
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The summer months are the time for hydrangeas to bloom. This beautiful deciduous shrub produces luxuriously fragrant flowers from June to September. Florists readily use large inflorescences for wedding decorations and bouquets. To admire the beauty flowering bush hydrangeas in your garden, you should take care of the proper conditions for it. Unfortunately, some hydrangeas do not bloom year after year, despite the care and efforts of gardeners. We will explain why this happens in the article.
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“Every vegetable has its time,” and every plant has its optimal time for landing. Anyone who has dealt with planting knows well that hot season planting - spring and autumn. This is due to several factors: in the spring the plants have not yet begun to grow rapidly, there is no sweltering heat and precipitation often falls. However, no matter how hard we try, circumstances often develop such that planting has to be carried out in the midst of summer.
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Reproduction, care and storage of hyacinths. Varieties and history of the plant.
The warm season gives us the joy of contemplating and inhaling the pleasant aromas of flowers. Whether they are naturally occurring or grown open ground in the flowerbed - you enjoy their beauty.
Amateurs and professionals in growing plants definitely love hyacinths for the variety of their varieties, colors, ease of care and beneficial properties.
Let's talk more about this amazing flower.
Hyacinth flowers - varieties: aquatic, oriental, mouse muscari, legume climbing, wild
An aquatic species of hyacinths native to tropical America. It grows only in water, with flowers and leaves rising above its surface, and half-meter roots completely immersed in it.
Blooms in shades of pink, purple and blue. Ubiquitous water hyacinth received thanks to its interesting properties of purifying water from harmful microbes and contaminants, and absorbing harmful substances. It can be found in reservoirs in our latitudes, as well as in aquariums.
Oriental hyacinths have inspired breeders to create many subspecies of this plant in different shades and flower shapes.
Oriental hyacinth comes from Syria, Turkey, and Libya. IN wildlife it comes in pink, purple and milky colors. The flowering period of the plant is accompanied by a pleasant strong aroma.
Mouse muscari is a favorite of flower beds and gardens. You can easily recognize it by the shape of its blue or purple flowers. They:
- look like barrels
- small
- densely and in large numbers located on the peduncle
This type of hyacinth is unpretentious in care and is generous with its annual offspring. Each parent bulb surrounds itself with up to 15 baby bulbs.
Bean climbing hyacinth is loved by gardeners who are fond of liana-like plants. In a number of African and Asian countries, its fruits are eaten; in all others, they enjoy the beauty of the leaves and flowers. The plant is an annual, but easily takes root and grows.
Wild hyacinths, or proliskis, are common in European countries. You've collected them more than once in early spring in glades and forests.
Externally wild hyacinth- this is a rosette of long leaves and stems pointed at the ends with bell-shaped flowers of 4-10 pieces. Shades of flowers are blue, purple, white. This type of hyacinth has no smell.
Hyacinth plant: legends and beliefs
A number of legends are associated with hyacinths, for example:
- about the handsome young man Hyakinthos, at the site of whose death this flower grew. Apollo was in love with the young man, but the jealous Zephyr, the god of the west wind, mortally wounded Hyakynthos during a discus throwing exercise. The name of the flower that appeared at the site of death was given by Apollo himself;
- about Hyacinth's injury. In ancient Greek society, a person bearing this name was popular and revered. But over time, his glory faded, the god of beauty Apollo eclipsed him. One day they began to compete in discus throwing. Apollo wounded Hyacinth and from the drops of the second’s blood that fell to the ground, scarlet hyacinths sprouted;
- about the appearance of flowers off the coast of Holland. A week after the shipwreck, the children saw flowers and leaves swaying in the surf along the shore. These were hyacinths;
- associated with Ajax's suicide. After the death of Achilles, Odysseus and Ajax laid claim to his weapons. The Council of Elders gave preference to Odysseus. Ajax was amazed at their decision and pierced himself with a sword. Hyacinths grew at the site of his death.
There are also beliefs associated with hyacinths. For example, one of them says that ancient Greek women loved to decorate their hair with them. This is how they attracted happiness and love to themselves, learned how to curl and style their locks beautifully.
Hyacinth flowers: planting, care and growing in a pot indoors
Hyacinths prefer open ground, but they can also grow in a pot.
- For planting, choose large, undamaged plant bulbs and place them in groups of 1-3 so that there is a gap of 2.5 cm around each.
- Place drainage at the bottom of the pot; sand is suitable for this purpose. Next, fill it with a mixture of sand and peat to the level of 2/3 of the bulb.
- Cover with black cloth/paper and leave in a cool place for 1.5-2 months for the peduncle and leaves to ripen in the bulb.
- Water the bulbs regularly during the dormant period, but avoid flooding. Otherwise they will start to rot.
Forcing, or flowering of hyacinths, begins from the moment the pots with bulbs are moved into the warmth. Temperature environment at the same time reaches +22℃. Flowering duration is 3 weeks.
Depending on the plant variety, you can please yourself with hyacinth flowers:
- early - at the end of December
- a little later - at the end of January - beginning of February
- late - in March-April
Since you stimulate the bulb to intensively grow and bloom indoors, its reserve of strength is quickly depleted. To restore them, she will need a couple of years of living in the open ground.
In addition to forcing hyacinths in sandy soil, there is a method of growing them in a vessel with water.
Hyacinth flowers: planting, care and growing from a bulb in the garden in open ground
If you have a desire to grow hyacinths in a flowerbed/garden, then first prepare the soil and choose the right place for them. Namely:
- add river sand or peat or three-year humus or old last year's leaves;
- the future corner with hyacinths is a windless place where moisture does not stagnate. Its ideal location is between bushes and/or trees, where the sun's rays pass through well.
For planting, choose medium-sized bulbs that are not damaged or soft.
Dip them in a fungicidal solution for disinfection for half an hour.
Place the bulbs 18 cm deep, 15 cm between each other, and up to 20 cm between rows. These gaps will help you keep the area with hyacinths clean, loosen the soil and apply fertilizer.
Before the onset of cold weather, take care to cover the bulbs to protect them from freezing. A thick layer of fallen leaves, peat or dry grass will help you preserve them.
When the weather warms up, be sure to remove the insulation from the area with hyacinth bulbs.
On hot and/or dry days in fall and spring, water the bulbs additionally, avoiding getting water on them.
After flowering, leave the roots of the plant for a couple of months to gain strength before the New Year and possible replanting.
Planting hyacinths in spring and autumn
The best time to plant hyacinths in open ground is the end of September - beginning of October. This will give the bulbs time to take root before the cold weather and gain strength before flowering next year.
In spring, hyacinths are planted in open ground after flowering in a pot so that they are saturated with natural substances.
Hyacinth: how often to water in the pot and in the garden?
Hyacinth means “rain flower”, which means it loves moisture that does not stagnate.
When planting in a pot, sand will be an indicator of soil moisture. Sprinkle it on top around the bulb and check after 3-4 days. Remember that during rooting the hyacinth is in a cool room, so the moisture will not evaporate quickly.
After the buds appear and the temperature of the plant changes, water it more often. But also focus on upper layer sand.
If you decide to grow hyacinths in the garden, then immediately after planting them in the ground, water them generously.
In the spring, when buds appear on the bulbs, check the soil moisture. If it is dry, then water is needed.
When do hyacinths sprout, when do they bloom, how many times do they bloom?
Hyacinths bloom only once a year. During this period, their bulbs are so depleted that they are no longer able to please with beautiful flowers.
Plants living in open ground bloom in the spring with the arrival of the first warmth and rain. The end of March and the beginning of April are their months.
Hyacinths in room conditions ready to bloom at the time you choose. Of course, pay attention to their varieties before planting. That’s why they bloom in:
- end of December
- January-February
- first spring months
Hyacinths have faded: what to do with them next?
When hyacinths have bloomed, their leaves and stalk wither and fall off the bulb.
Leave the plants alone for the next 2 months to allow them to restore their vitality. Perfect option- do not touch the bulbs after flowering all summer.
Other options:
- cut off the withered leaves and peduncle with scissors and transplant the bulb with soil into a wide pot,
- dig up the bulbs after the above-ground part has fallen off and place them in boxes in two layers. Leave them to dry in a cool room for a couple of months. Then change temperature regime their storage until cold,
- discard the bulbs if you don't want to bother with them any further.
When to dig up hyacinths after flowering, what to do with the bulb, how to store it?
After flowering, hyacinths remain in the open ground until their leaves wither. In terms of time, this is approximately the end of June - beginning of July.
Dig up the bulbs along with the wilted leaves, without waiting for the second ones to fall off. Otherwise, the first ones will go deep into the ground and you simply won’t find them.
Prepare the bulbs for storage:
- dry them with soil for a week in a warm room, temperature +25℃;
- carefully separate the soil from the bulbs and place the second ones in paper bags separately from each other or in two rows if you have large boxes.
Leave the container with hyacinth roots in a warm room with a temperature of up to 22℃ for 2 months. Monitor humidity and access to fresh air.
Move the boxes with bulbs to a cooler place with a temperature of up to +17℃ for a month.
And for the third time, change the climatic conditions for storing the bulbs. A basement with temperatures up to +5℃ is suitable. Leave them there for 5-7 days, sort them out and plant them in open ground to overwinter. Be sure to cover the top natural materials- peat, dry grass.
Do I need to dig up hyacinths every year?
Preferably. This way you will control:
- the depth of their rooting
- flowering quality
- treat diseases in a timely manner
In addition, hyacinths should change the place of flowering, providing a rich useful material soil before planting.
When to replant hyacinths after flowering and after purchase?
After flowering and collecting bulbs from open ground, replant hyacinths to another place after 3 months.
If you bought a plant in a pot, wait until the flower stalk withers and falls off. Then do either:
- transfer the hyacinth to a larger pot with new soil and drainage,
- Feed the plant a couple of times and when the leaves wilt, remove the bulb to dry and prepare for storage.
Propagation of hyacinths: bulbs, seeds, leaves
Propagation of hyacinths by bulbs is common and accessible to gardeners of any qualifications. Unlike the other two methods, which require patience, care and good knowledge of plant development.
During flowering, 2-8 babies are formed around the adult bulb. Select them and plant them separately, but they will amaze you with flowers only after 3-5 years.
During the formation of buds of future flowers on the hyacinth, carefully cut off 2 leaves and place in a special aqueous solution for 10 hours. Then transplant into wet sand and leave in a warm room with diffused light for 1.5-2 months. During this period, the leaves will take root in the form of small bulbs and threads and young leaves. Change the soil under the plants to a more nutritious one. From one sheet you can get up to 10 babies.
Seed propagation is used by breeders to create new varieties of hyacinths. The process of growing them is extremely painstaking and long. You'll get grown up flowering plant not earlier than in 8 years.
How to grow hyacinth from seeds, what do the seeds look like?
After flowering, you will see small boxes where the flowers used to be. They contain hyacinth seeds. Collect them when the boxes begin to turn yellow.
- Dry and remove the seeds.
- Place them in paper bags and leave them in a moderately warm and humid area until autumn.
- Prepare the soil in the garden for planting - fertilize, water, and pour sand into the bottom of the furrows.
- Sow the seeds densely into the furrows and cover them. Best time for this it is autumn.
In the spring, when the seeds germinate, maintain:
- soil moisture and looseness
- its mineral composition
- no weeds
Leave the seeds on next year at the same place. And after two - dig up small bulbs, process and dry them for storage until autumn.
In the fall, plant only healthy specimens and repeat care in the spring.
Dig up the bulbs every year for 7 years until they reach the desired size and gain strength to flower.
Why do hyacinths not bloom or bloom poorly?
There are several main reasons for this:
- bulb. It could have entered the soil already diseased or damaged,
- storage. Namely, failure to comply with all rules, poor quality air humidification in the room,
- landing. Too early or late, to a greater or lesser depth,
- priming. Excessively hard and dry or sour and wet, with the presence of weeds during planting and budding,
- wrong choice of landing site. For example, the soil on which others grew last year bulbous plants, infected with diseases/pests, dangerous for hyacinths,
- lack of watering and sunlight in the required amount.
Hyacinths: diseases
the hyacinth is sick - its leaf tips are yellow
Hyacinths have different types of diseases and causes. Let's conditionally divide them into two groups:
- physiological
- not physiological
The first include:
- curvature of the peduncle
- uneven blooming of buds, when the top ones bloom first
- appearance of white buds
- green tops mixed with blooming flowers
The second group includes:
- infectious blossom end rot
- diseases of the bottom and roots that appear during storage
- soft or wet rot
Is it possible to keep hyacinths in the bedroom?
Depends on your aroma preferences.
Yes, if you are not bothered by its smell during flowering and there is a window in the bedroom with access to sunlight during the day.
Please also note that hyacinths improve communication and enhance friendliness. If you want to enhance these qualities in the bedroom, place plants on the windowsill.
Water hyacinth for aquarium for water purification
Eichornia, or water hyacinth, loves water in different forms:
- pond
- aquarium
Its roots quickly remove turbidity and attract harmful salts that have already dissolved in the water. This ability is extremely valuable for maintaining a harmonious environment in the aquarium. Due to frequent additions of water, you add new substances that are not beneficial for its inhabitants.
Above the aquarium where the eichornia lives, be sure to install a lamp at a height of 40 cm so that the leaves receive enough light.
So, we looked at the features of growing hyacinths in the open ground and in a pot, and its useful properties for cleaning water bodies. We got acquainted with the process of their reproduction and care.
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Video: how to grow hyacinths outdoors and at home?
When the wind is raging outside the window and the blizzard is raging, you really want to feel the aroma of spring. It was for this purpose that breeders bred indoor hyacinth- a real miracle that blooms in the most severe winter month - February. This amazing bright flower as if reminding us that spring will come very soon.
Homeland of hyacinth
Hyacinths were first discovered in the Middle East, in the territory North Africa and the Mediterranean. However, Dutch breeders have put so much effort into popularizing the flower that the Netherlands is rightly called the “hyacinth center.” It is here that the best specialists work to develop new varieties, which subsequently travel around the world.
Appearance of hyacinth
The hyacinth root system is represented by a bulb consisting of succulent lower leaves. The stem reaches a height of forty centimeters; after the end of the flowering period, it dries up along with the leaves. The leaf blades of the plant are narrow and directed upward.
The hyacinth inflorescence has the shape of a cone or pyramid and consists of many small flowers of different shades. The most common hyacinths are white, pink, blue, cream and yellow color. Flowers can be simple or double. At the end of flowering, a fruit is formed on the plant - a triangular capsule with two seeds covered with delicate skin.
Despite the fact that hyacinth is a very common and beloved plant by many, not every novice gardener will be able to grow such a miracle on a window in the house. This requires certain skills and knowledge.
Watering mode
Hyacinth is very demanding when it comes to watering. This is a moisture-loving plant, which is why watering must be regular to earthen lump didn't dry out. Water should be poured only along the edge of the bowl so that moisture does not get into the axils of the leaves. Otherwise, the leaves and flowers will begin to rot.
For irrigation use melted or rainwater, heated to room temperature.
Lighting requirements
Hyacinth needs a large number of sunlight. If the daylight hours are insufficient, the hyacinth will not bloom. The plant should receive light at least 12 hours a day, it is good if the daylight hours are 15 hours. In winter to maintain necessary conditions For hyacinth, an artificial light source is used.
Temperature
Optimal temperature for hyacinth from +20 to +22 degrees. Considering the fact that the plant does not tolerate spraying, the flowerpot must be placed away from heat sources to eliminate the possibility of the leaves, flowers and bulbs drying out.
The flower reacts extremely negatively to drafts and wind.
Feeding and fertilizer
Hyacinth needs feeding, especially during the flowering period. At this time, it is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers.
Hyacinth is not fed with organic fertilizers.
As a rule, hyacinth is not replanted. This is due to the fact that the plant is an annual. However, if you need to transplant a flower into another flowerpot, you must do this as carefully as possible.
- If possible, leave all the soil on the bulb.
- The container should be prepared in advance: make holes in the bottom and lay a drainage layer on the bottom.
- It is necessary to dig up hyacinth with extreme caution so as not to damage the roots.
Forcing hyacinth at home
Forcing is a special technique that gardeners use to activate plant growth and flowering at the chosen time. In order for the hyacinth to bloom in unusual months, it is important to choose the right planting material and prepare it accordingly.
Bulb selection
For planting, it is better to choose bulbs that were grown in open ground, strong, dense, without damage. The weight of the bulb also matters - the heavier it is, the more likely it is to wait until the hyacinth blooms.
Preparing bulbs for planting
The optimal period for planting bulbs is the second half of autumn. However, hyacinths can be planted depending on the desired flowering period.
The earth mixture should be loose; it is best to prepare a substrate from leaf soil, sand and crushed charcoal.
The bulbs are planted in such a way that a third of them is not immersed in the soil, and the upper part is flush with the edge of the bowl. When planting several bulbs in one flowerpot, it is important to maintain a distance between them of at least 2.5 cm.
Then the planted bulbs should be covered. To do this, use empty pots, paper caps or polyethylene. The main thing is to provide holes for ventilation.
Containers with onions are placed in dark place, where the temperature does not rise above +8 degrees. Here hyacinths are stored for 10-12 weeks. Watering during this period is reduced to a minimum. It is necessary to water the bulbs only when the soil dries out.
When sprouts appear, it is necessary to remove the cover and place the containers in a room where it is light and the air temperature is not lower than +22 degrees. Plants should be watered more often and mineral fertilizers applied. After a month, inflorescences will appear on the plants.
In order for the hyacinth to bloom longer, it can be placed in a cool place during the flowering period.
You can also use containers of water to grow hyacinths. The water should be melt or rain with the addition of mineral fertilizers. The bulb must be placed in such a way that it is not immersed in water. Place the container in a dark and cool place, change the water every two weeks. When sprouts appear, the plants can be moved to a warm and bright place.
Various parts of the plant are used for propagation:
- Baby bulbs;
- Seeds;
- Scales.
Propagation of hyacinths by seeds is carried out exclusively by specialists when new plant varieties are developed.
The most suitable method for propagation at home is the method of cutting the bottom. To do this, you need to select the largest, healthiest onion without defects or damage, remove the soil, rinse and dry. Afterwards the bulb is treated with a fungicide.
Using a sharp sterile knife, four cuts are made so that they form a square. Afterwards the bulb is dried again at a temperature of +22 degrees.
When the cuts open, they must be treated with crushed coal and the planting material must be placed in a dark place. The temperature must be maintained constant - +22 degrees. Three months later, new bulbs appear.
The optimal period for the propagation of hyacinths is July.
Peduncles form from January to May; the duration of flowering depends on the time of planting the bulbs and averages two weeks. The first flowers appear 15 weeks after planting.
Only one type is used as indoor hyacinth - the oriental one. The most common varieties:
- "Amethyst"- inflorescences are light purple, bloom in the second half of April;
- "Rosalia"- bright pink flower, appears in early April;
- "Ostara"- rich, purple hue of the inflorescence, a long period flowering (up to three weeks);
- "La Victoire"- inflorescences of a beautiful red hue;
- "Sunflower"- double flowers of cream color.
IN mandatory The peduncle should be cut off after flowering has ended. It is necessary to trim the arrow before the formation of fruits so that the plant does not waste extra strength and nutrients.
Diseases and pests
In general, indoor hyacinth is quite resistant to various diseases, but gardeners should regularly inspect the flower.
- Bacterial rot. Black dots appear on the plant, and mucus appears around the bulb. In this case, the plant must be destroyed and the pot treated disinfectants, be sure to throw away the soil. The cause of the disease is too much watering.
- Root mites, stem nematodes and aphids. You can fight insects using special chemicals. However, the plant can be processed only before the flowering period begins.
Note to the florist
1. Why do hyacinth leaves turn yellow?
It is possible that the plant is preparing for a dormant period. If the tips of the leaves begin to turn yellow, this indicates several reasons:
indoor air is too dry;
insufficient watering.
It is necessary to cut off the peduncle, transplant the plant into a larger pot using the transshipment method (if the plant has grown out of its pot) and place it in a bright, cool place. At the same time, caring for hyacinth will be no different from caring for ordinary indoor plant. Thus, the hyacinth will accumulate enough strength to bloom and form new bulbs next year.
3. Harm and benefits of hyacinth.
ABOUT beneficial properties hyacinth has been known for many centuries. Hyacinth was used:
- To protect against unrequited love and the evil eye;
- For flavoring things;
- To combat depression and insomnia;
- To normalize the menstrual cycle;
- To combat mosquitoes and cockroaches;
- As a disinfectant and antiseptic.
Today, hyacinth is a popular component in cosmetology; it is used in the manufacture of creams and perfumes. In some cases, if a person has a weakened immune system or is allergic to strong odors, hyacinth can cause nausea, vomiting, headache and irritation of the mucous membranes.
4. Why doesn’t hyacinth bloom?
Inflorescences do not appear for several reasons:
- The rest period for the plant was not observed (at least two months);
- Insufficient watering.
Video on caring for hyacinths
Hyacinth is one of the earliest plants that pleases with its bright color when winter rages outside the window. However, in order to wait for such a miracle, it is necessary to make a lot of effort and create the maximum possible for the capricious flower. comfortable conditions: regular watering, bright light, good drainage, absence of drafts and, most importantly, a period of rest so that the hyacinth gains strength for flowering. A little attention and care and hyacinth will give you a real fairy tale in the middle of winter.
Hyacinth is a flower of the asparagus family, with a pronounced pleasant aroma. This universal plant, which is grown indoors and outdoors. But in a pot it will not bloom repeatedly: this is only possible when transplanted into open ground.
Why are hyacinths grown in pots?
Flowers are grown both in pots and in open ground
Hyacinth - perennial bulbous flower, quickly responding to creation favorable conditions lush flowering. After which the bulb needs rest, which is otherwise called a “resting state.” During this period, plant organs begin to form in it, which will delight with its beauty for the next season. These are natural processes for all bulbs, and hyacinth is no exception.
But at home you can change the natural rhythms of the plant and get beautiful flowers by the desired date. This process is forced and is called “forcing.” There are two possible options: in water and soil.
Depending on the timing of cultivation, three types of forcing are distinguished:
- early (by the end of December);
- mid-early (obtaining flowers in mid-winter);
- late (blooming in early spring).
Important! The bulb can gain strength for further flowering only in natural conditions. To do this, it is transplanted into the ground. Before the onset of frost, they dig them up and move them into the house. After which it can be used again for germination by a certain date.
When selling flowering hyacinths, a label with the text is often attached to the pot: after flowering, throw away the bulb. In this way, sellers inform that the flower cannot be re-potted. To do this, you need to proceed in accordance with the note suggested above: transplant the bulb into the soil outside.
City residents are often deprived of this opportunity and do not know how to properly grow hyacinths. You don’t have to throw the bulb away, but plant it on local area, cottage or in any flower bed you like. It is likely that by the end of autumn she will give birth to 1-2 babies.
Proper forcing of flowers
The choice of high-quality planting material is very important for successful flowering
The success of forcing hyacinths largely depends on the plant variety and how well the bulb is chosen. TO planting material there are a number of requirements.
Preparing the bulb
In order for the hyacinth to bloom in a pot, it is necessary to properly prepare the bulb. This applies only to the seed that is dug out of the ground. If an onion is bought in a retail chain, it is known that it has passed all the stages of preparation listed below.
- Bulbs intended for germination are dug up in mid-summer. They are cleared of soil and kept in conditions for 14–15 days. high humidity at +30°C.
- Next, the temperature is reduced to +25°C and the seed is kept for two weeks.
- Then, until planting, the bulbs are kept at +17°C.
Boarding time
The rooting period of the bulb is 6–10 weeks depending on the variety and quality seed material. If they want to grow flowers by a certain time, they are guided by practice-tested deadlines:
- flowers for the beginning of the new year and Christmas - planting in the first half of September;
- by March 8 - at the end of October.
Soil preparation
Any small containers are suitable for planting hyacinths: plastic cups, deep disposable plates, pots, jars.
For planting you will need a certain list of materials and tools.
- A drainage 10–20 mm thick is formed at the bottom. These can be small pebbles mixed with sand.
- Next, add a layer of soil. To grow hyacinths, you cannot use sour. Optimal choice- a mixture of equal parts of leaf soil, turf and compost, add a little sand and peat. You can also mix lowland peat and coarse sand in equal proportions. Another option is to buy ready-made soil mixture at a gardening store.
- A 5–7 mm layer of sand is poured onto the substrate. This is a precaution to prevent the plant's roots from rotting.
Landing
For forcing, deep pots 14–20 cm high are used. As the bulb grows, it will inevitably increase and protrude above the soil surface. Therefore, you need to plant it in the upper third of the pot, and not at the level of its edges.
For commercial purposes, hyacinths are grown in small boxes, but each bulb is in a separate cell
The planting process consists of several stages:
- lightly press the bottom of the bulb into the ground (do not screw it in!);
- sprinkle with earth so that the upper part of the bulb is free and protrudes above the ground level;
- It is permissible to sprinkle the top part with dry sawdust.
Attention! If several bulbs are planted at once, they should not touch each other. In this case, the planting should be quite crowded. Optimal distance there are 2–2.5 cm between them.
Rooting period
After the flower is planted in a pot, it needs a period of rest. At this time, the following conditions are provided:
- complete lack of lighting;
- air temperature +5–7°С;
- normal humidity.
During the rooting period, constantly ensure that the soil in the container is moderately moist. Drying out is unacceptable. For the purpose of disinfection and fertilizing, the soil is watered with a solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkled wood ash. The duration of the rest period is 2–2.5 months.
Storage space for pots:
- bottom shelf of the refrigerator;
- cold loggia;
- basement or cellar;
- garage.
The rest period is otherwise called “cold”. This is a mandatory step in the process of forcing bulbous flowers.
The final stage of forcing
After two months after planting, they begin to regularly check whether sprouts have appeared. Once they reach a height of 2–2.5 cm, the pots containing the seed move to a cool, well-sun location. Optimally - on the windowsill. The flower should remain here throughout the next month. In the first week after the end of the cold period, it is advisable to cover the pots with a paper cap.
Attention! During this period of plant growth, the air temperature should not exceed +15°C.
At the end of this stage, the buds appear and the pot is transferred to the place where it will be permanently located. Next, wait for the start of flowering. Hyacinths do not tolerate excess moisture well, so they need to be watered regularly, but in moderation.
Forcing in water
To obtain a “water” flower, before planting, all the same steps are followed as when growing in a pot. It is important to choose the right water container. It should be such that the bulb does not sink in the liquid, but comes into contact with it with its lower, root part. In order to achieve this, you can use various devices. A good choice- narrow glasses.
The water must be clean: rainwater or filtered. The container must be wrapped in dark paper and the plants should be sent to a cool place to go through the cold period. All this time, monitor the fluid level and top it up in a timely manner. After the first roots appear, fertilizer is added. For example, "Kornevin".
How to choose a good, healthy plant in the store
Flowers bought in a hypermarket need special care, which is sometimes impossible to provide at home
The success of growing hyacinth in a pot directly depends on the quality of the seed. In order to avoid mistakes, the following rules are recommended.
- For forcing, bulbs with a diameter of at least 50 mm are used. If hyacinths are to be grown in the garden, finer seeding material will be suitable.
- Depending on the variety, the maximum permissible diameter of bulbs for growing hyacinth in a pot is 40–60 mm.
Requirements to appearance and quality of seed material:
- absence of rot and mechanical damage;
- smooth surface;
- absence of traces of pests and diseases;
- structure that is hard to the touch.
Important! The main criterion for choosing hyacinth for growing in a pot is the ratio of the diameter of the bulb and its bottom. It should be 1.5–1.6:1. For unsuitable seed, this ratio is much lower.
You brought a purchased flower home, how should you care for it?
Usually blooming hyacinths not replanted, but with those purchased in garden stores plants this rule does not apply
Hyacinth bulbs can be purchased at any time of the year. If there is no intention to immediately send it for forcing, then place it in a cool place for storage at a temperature of 6–9°C. This will stop the growth processes and begin a period of rest. If a bulb is purchased in a pot, it is placed in a well-lit place for forcing.
Is it worth replanting from a store pot?
Regarding whether it is necessary to replant hyacinth from store pot, the opinions of flower growers differ. Some believe that it is undesirable to injure a flower by transplanting. Others do not see any danger to the plant in this process. In order to decide what to do next, we evaluate the situation according to several parameters:
- flower condition: rooted bulb, there are sprouts, blooming;
- pot size;
- what will be done with the plant after it blooms.
Most often, hyacinths are sold in their best commercial form: blooming. Moreover, the bulbs are planted in such small containers that the soil is almost invisible. The vegetation of plants in such conditions is maintained by watering with chemicals. Once this process stops, the flower may die. Therefore, in order to save the life of the flower, after purchase, the hyacinth must be transplanted into a pot with soil, regardless of whether it blooms or not. If it was purchased in a container with a sufficient amount of substrate, it is better to refrain from replanting. After the hyacinth has bloomed, the bulb is dug up and sent for a period of rest.
Conditions for growing hyacinth in a pot
Try not to place hyacinths on windowsills, where there is a high probability of drying out from radiators
A pot of hyacinth is placed in any bright, warm place. Proximity to heating devices: radiators and various heaters is undesirable. For normal growing season, the plant needs room temperature.
During the period of ripening of the buds, hyacinth can be illuminated in the evenings with an incandescent or fluorescent lamp. The optimal temperature for flowering is 20°C. Watering should be moderate but constant. The soil should not be allowed to dry out. It is important to prevent water from getting on the top of the bulb and in the axils of the leaves.
Therefore, water is added at the edge of the pot. This will inevitably cause gradual erosion of the substrate. In order to avoid this, the container with the flower is periodically turned. This is also useful for making the plant trunk grow vertical. If necessary (if the soil is not nutritious enough), fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is possible.
The conditions listed above are considered ideal for growing hyacinth in a pot. But it is not always possible to provide them. However, do not worry about this: hyacinth is quite unpretentious and will definitely bloom when room temperature and normal room lighting.
What care should be given to hyacinth after flowering?
Inexperienced flower growers are at a loss as to what to do with hyacinth after it has bloomed. It all depends on whether they intend to get another full-fledged plant from this bulb. If not, the flower is dug up and thrown away. But you can do it differently: dig up the bulb and transplant it into the garden. Here it will rest and produce new flowers, provided it is properly cared for.
If you intend to start propagating and further growing hyacinths, proceed as follows.
- When the plant fades, cut off the flower.
- Continue moderate watering and fertilizing until the remaining leaves on the trunk wither. During this period, the bulb will gradually increase in size and babies may appear.
- Next, the bulb is removed from the soil and cleaned of dried leaves. If there are children, separate them.
- Those bulbs that have flowered after forcing are not suitable for replanting. But they can be planted in the ground in a flower bed or garden.
The maximum “lifespan” of hyacinth bulbs is 10 years. All this time they produce flowers once every 1–2 years.
Planting in open ground
Coachman hyacinth bulbs are planted only when they want to get lush flowering
On average, hyacinths bloom for 1.5–2 weeks. At the final stage, drying of the peduncle and leaves is observed. From this point on, watering is gradually reduced and stopped completely after the flower dries.
Attention! You cannot cut the green mass and flowers before they dry, as during this period there is an outflow nutrients into the onion.
The peeled onion is planted in the ground at a temperature of +20–30°C. The optimal period is the first half of autumn. Planting is carried out to a depth of 10–12 cm on dense heavy soils and 12–15 cm on loose and light soils.
- A hole of appropriate depth is formed.
- Pour a 1–2 cm layer of sand onto the bottom.
- The distance between the bulbs is 8–9 cm.
- Before frost, cover the planting site with a 10 cm layer of mulch.
Diseases and pests
Like any other plant, this flower can be affected various diseases and pests. The most common ones when growing hyacinths in pots are the following.
Yellow bacterial rot
When the disease occurs, the leaves of the plant are affected, and then the bulbs (orchid in the photo)
The disease is accompanied by liquefaction of the bulb, pronounced unpleasant smell, stopping the growth of the plant. On initial stage When affected by yellow rot, gray spots appear on the leaves.
The disease is caused by pathogenic microorganisms found in contaminated soil. Signs of the disease:
- brown small depressions on flowers and leaves;
- the tips of the leaves become covered with mycelium, become thinner and destroyed;
- the roots rot.
The decay process accelerates as the air temperature rises.
Mosaic
First the leaves wither, and then the whole plant.
Chaotically located elongated light green spots appear on the leaves and flowers. The affected areas begin to turn yellow and dry out. Plant growth slows down. Possible death.
Gray rot
Gray rot leads to the death of bulbs (pictured is a tulip bulb)
Most often it affects plants during the period of early growth. The disease is characterized by formation yellow spots, which gradually increase in size and acquire a brown color. The roots begin to rot quite quickly. The plant dies.
When grown outdoors, the most dangerous pests for hyacinths are aphids and thrips. They take sap from the plant, which leads to the drying of flowers and leaves. To prevent damage, spray with aphicides. The most effective are “Fitoverm”, “Akarin”, “Accord”.
Possible problems when growing hyacinths: table
A table will help a novice gardener possible errors when growing hyacinths in a pot and how to correct them.
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| Increase in green mass in the absence of flowering | small onion | Select a bulb with a diameter of at least 5 cm and plant it |
| Different flowering periods for plants of the same variety when planting several bulbs at the same time in one pot | All bulbs planted in one container should be approximately the same diameter | Choose bulbs with a diameter of at least 5 cm |
| Slow growth, poor flowering | The “cold” period was not maintained before planting the bulb; the pot is moved to a warm place before the appearance first shoots | Properly prepare for planting new onion, following the instructions above |
| Deformed or missing flowers | The temperature during the “cold” period was above +9°C | Properly prepare a new bulb for planting |
| Yellowing of leaves, slow growth | Insufficient watering, poor lighting | Water the plant in a timely manner, move the pot to a well-lit place |
| Falling buds, rotting of the bulb | Excessive watering with water entering the leaf axils and buds | Water the plant at the root, at the edge of the pot |
Propagation of hyacinths at home
In nature, hyacinth reproduces by children. Moreover, the bulbs take a very long time to grow: 3–5 years. For obvious reasons home breeding this method is of little use. Over the years of breeding bulbous flowers, several optimal methods for their propagation have been found:
- seeds;
- children;
- cuttings;
- cutting out the bottom;
- dissection of the bulb (reproduction by scales).
The first method of propagation is the most labor-intensive and time-consuming: by seeds. It is most often used if you want to get flowers of a rare variety, the bulbs of which are not commercially available.
Reproduction by children
Reproduction by children is the easiest
Highly productive, most commonly used method. Beneficial for several reasons:
- the first flowering occurs in the third year after planting;
- all characteristics of the mother plant are inherited;
- high survival rate.
Stimulation of the formation of children is carried out by cutting the bottom of the mother's bulb crosswise.
Cuttings
Cuttings are harvested during the period of bud formation.
- Select a leaf with a cutting and cut it as close to the plant trunk as possible.
- The cut is treated with a disinfectant and growth-stimulating drug.
- Planted in a container with substrate or under film.
After 3–4 weeks, rooting occurs. After 50–60 days, the first shoots of a new plant appear. In the first two years, the bulb is not dug up; it is left to overwinter under a thick layer of mulch.
Cutting the bottom
This method is best used by experienced gardeners.
With this method of propagation, large bulbs are used. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- wash the seed from soil residues;
- laid to dry for 5–7 days;
- Using a sharp knife, cut out the bottom of the bulbs so that a cone-shaped hole is obtained;
- the cut site on the bulb and the cut bottom is treated with a fungicide solution (crushed charcoal can be used);
- The cut bottoms are laid cut side up and covered with plastic wrap.
The first babies with a diameter of 5–10 mm appear after 2–3 months. If the air temperature allows (not lower than +30°C), you can plant in the ground.
Bulb dissection
This method of propagation requires dense, large bulbs. Using sharp knife, they are divided into 5–6 parts. Each slice is disassembled into scales. All sections are treated with a disinfectant. The resulting seed is stored in plastic bags. In the first month at a temperature of +20–25°C, in the second – +17–20°C.
If you wish, you can grow beautiful hyacinths in a pot at home. They will help with this detailed instructions for each stage of preparation and germination of seed, caring for flowering plants.