Hyacinths

Hyacinths are gorgeous spring blooms that possess a fragrant odor.  They make both beautiful floral arrangements and garden additions.  What’s more, hyacinths come in a rainbow of colors including pink, red, yellow, white, purple and even blue!  Thus, this lilac look-alike is a beloved plant by many gardeners and floral designers!

Hyacinths have been grow and sold since the mid-sixteenth century.  Despite the fact that all hyacinths that are now sold are hybrid plants, this flower has not lost its appeal and has become popular worldwide.  Hyacinths owe their native origins to certain regions in South Africa and to various areas in the Mediterranean.  In fact, hyacinths are known to grow in the wild in both Turkey and Greece!  What’s more, hyacinths have grown popular worldwide and are frequently used in bridal bouquets and grown in flower gardens.

Hyacinths can be used for edgings, borders, and rock gardens and are grown from bulbs.  Hyacinths can be grown both indoors and outdoors and possess well over fifty florets in every bloom! In fact, the bigger the bulb that is planted the bigger the blooms! Each floret looks like a miniature lily and because hyacinths are particularly fragrant, the appeal to many people.  Furthermore, many people have linked certain sentiments to the hyacinth including faithfulness and forgiveness.  Thus, in the giving of hyacinths and individual can express their undying loyalty to another or even apologize!

Hyacinths require an area that provides good soil drainage and partial sunlight.  What’s more, when hyacinth bulbs are planted, they need to be planted at least 8-10 inches deep.  Additionally, in order to maintain the aesthetic properties of a garden, the gardener will need to plant hyacinths relatively close together so that they grow in cluster formations; 3 to 5 inches is sufficient.  What’s more, a gardener will also need to bear in mind that larger Hyacinths, when full grown, may require staking; the blooms of hyacinths can be quite heavy and force the plant to bend.

Hyacinths adapt well to any kind of soil as long as a gardener ensures adequate drainage.  Additionally, they require low maintenance and being annuals, will reappear for many seasons.  What’s more, hyacinths make excellent houseplants because cultivators have unparalleled success when forcing them to grow.

Hyacinths make beautiful fresh cut floral arrangements.  When using hyacinths in an arrangement a designer should make sure that they trim at least one inch off from the bottommost part of their stems.  Additionally, any stem trimming should be done at an angle to ensure that the flowers continue to receive adequate nutrients while on display.  Finally, when arranging hyacinths, a gardener may want to visit there local florist or garden center as they offer specialized stakes that can be placed inside the stems of hyacinths.

Once the hyacinths have been arranged, an adequate level of water should be maintained.  Further, any arrangement containing hyacinths should be kept away from heat generating appliances and any source that produces a draft.  Finally, in maintaining adequate care, a designer’s fresh cut arrangement can last as long as a week or more!