Hyacinths Failure
Okay, so gardening is all about learning from mistakes, right? That's how we become a better gardener. Back in October, I overwintered the bulbs and I brought them in the garage during the winter. For the whole winter I babied it and expected it to be a beautiful pot of Hyacinths. Few weeks ago I brought them out to the deck when the frost date has passed. I waited and waited, nothing happens. I passed by other gardens and saw how beautiful the Hyacinths are and I began to think mine is not going to open. Today I decided to poke the bulbs and see what the deal is, the bulbs are soft and when I dug them up I saw this...
I wonder if I bought bad bulbs or the soil was too wet?? No matter what I'm not going to give up overwintering bulbs, but I might try something else like Tulips or Daffodils next time.
April 14th, 2009 - 23:24
Oh no! It does look from the photos like they rotted from too much moisture. How long were they being forced? Maybe you waited too long to bring them into the light?
April 14th, 2009 - 23:36
I am so sorry…what a shame after all that loving care and waiting. I feel your pain! Good luck with the new ones next year!
April 15th, 2009 - 14:22
Fern – yes I think the bulb is rotten from too much moisture. I read somewhere that the bulbs don’t need to be planted in the soil and they can just sit on top. I will give this a try next time.
Julie – I know! What a bummer. Oh well, I will try again next time.
April 17th, 2009 - 10:59
For any gardening attempt to not have worked out as you had hoped, it is always such a letdown, but next year you’ll know what to avoid. I bought single hyacinths, ready-to-bloom, and took note that each bulb was placed in small vases which barely held them and maybe a scant handful of dirt.