Forced Hyacinths

[Aunty Social]

People here were so helpful when I tried forced hyacinth for the first time, I hope it's okay to show the results. They didn't come out for Christmas but they sure cheered up my January! And the scent......

Miss Saigon (took 3 months):



City of Haarlem (a bit sleepier, took 3-1/2 months):



I picked complimentary colours but of course they didn't bloom at the same time!

[Small pumpkin]

They are beautiful.

[1Bee]

Lovely.

In my late teens I had a longish illness. In the middle of it, my Mum brought home some blue hyacinths and their scent was a beautiful, positive thing in an otherwise difficult time. To this day, the scent of hyacinths makes me feel loved and peaceful.

[Jungle Jane]

They look great,nice purple shade it’s nice having early flowers

[Aunty Social]

Thank you for your lovely comments.... wish there were other bulbs besides the big one I can't think of the name of that you could force year-round

[Aunty Social]

Lovely.

In my late teens I had a longish illness. In the middle of it, my Mum brought home some blue hyacinths and their scent was a beautiful, positive thing in an otherwise difficult time. To this day, the scent of hyacinths makes me feel loved and peaceful.

How beautiful. I hope you are entirely recovered.

[muck lover]

Just a thought..... normal ie. unforced hyacinths bloom around this time of year so worth potting up a few for inside the house as well as outside. The scent is wonderful and doesn’t have that overpowering quality I sometimes have a problem with like lillies or paper white narcissi.

[Snoop Puss]

Thank you for your lovely comments.... wish there were other bulbs besides the big one I can't think of the name of that you could force year-round

Amaryllis maybe?

Anyway, your flowers look beautiful. Congratulations!