{"title":"Hyacinths","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew flowers herald spring with as much presence as the hyacinth: dense spikes of small starry flowers, blue, pink, violet or white, and a powerful scent that fills the whole balcony from the first fine days. Easy and hardy, hyacinths are planted in autumn and flower in March and April, in pots, window boxes or at the foot of a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur hyacinths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Water Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e combines blue and white hyacinths for a fresh, luminous display. \u003cstrong\u003ePastel Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together soft pink, violet and white tones. The \u003cstrong\u003emixed garden hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hyacinthus orientalis) offers a multicoloured palette for a cheerful effect. All our bulbs are size 14\/15: large bulbs that produce full spikes from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting hyacinths in pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, before hard frosts, tip upwards, about 10 cm deep, leaving 5 to 10 cm between them. Use a pot with drainage holes and free-draining compost, as the bulbs dislike excess water. Place the pot in sun or partial shade and water lightly after planting, then only if the compost dries out. Hardy, hyacinths spend the winter outdoors and are among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold and frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaking hyacinths flower indoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enjoy their scent at home, plant a few bulbs close together in a pot and leave them 10 to 12 weeks in the cold, outdoors or in a cool, dark place between 5 and 9 °C. When the shoots reach a few centimetres, bring the pot into a bright, cool room: flowering follows in two to three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCombining hyacinths with other bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a lasagne-planted pot, place \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tulipes\"\u003etulips\u003c\/a\u003e at the bottom, hyacinths in the middle and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/muscari\"\u003egrape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/crocus\"\u003ecrocuses\u003c\/a\u003e on top: the flowers follow one another from February to May. Hyacinths also pair beautifully with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/narcisses-et-jonquilles\"\u003edaffodils\u003c\/a\u003e. Find all our bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eFlower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAfter flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut off faded spikes but let the foliage yellow naturally: it recharges the bulb for the following year. In pots, you can leave the bulbs in place or replant them in the garden. In following years, the spikes are often a little lighter and more natural, but just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinth bulbs are toxic if eaten and can irritate the skin: wear gloves to handle them and keep them out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHyacinths on the balcony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet a window box of hyacinths near a window or French door to enjoy their scent every time you open it. Paired with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/helleborus\"\u003ehellebores\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/graminees\"\u003egrasses\u003c\/a\u003e, they bring colour and freshness, ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003estyling a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e for spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jacinthe-blue-water-mix-jacinthes-bleues-blanches-bulbes","title":"'Blue Water Mix' Hyacinth (Mixed blue and white hyacinths) — Bulbs size 14\/15","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jacinthe-blue-water-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Dark blue, sky blue and white spikes • 👃 Intense fragrance • 🌱 Compact, 20 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🏠 Can be forced indoors • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Large bulbs, size 14\/15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Blue Water Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together dark blue, sky blue and white hyacinths: in March and April, each bulb sends up a dense 20 to 30 cm spike covered with star-shaped bells, whose fragrance carries several metres. This mix is a European horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the eastern Mediterranean, from southern Turkey to Lebanon and Syria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn blue and white, it brings a fresh, calming note to pots, planters and borders, and is easy to force indoors to fill the house with flowers in the middle of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the choice for a fragrant blue and white bed, and its large size 14\/15 bulbs give full spikes from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-jacinthe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich hyacinth should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Blue Water Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dark blue, sky blue and white spikes, 20 to 30 cm, in March-April, very fragrant. For a pot or bed in blue and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003eMixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same fragrant spikes in blue, pink, white and violet. For a multicoloured spring bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small bright blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm, in March-April, lightly fragrant. For a miniature version that naturalises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in front of the mixed hyacinths, 'Blue Water Mix' creates a blue and white edging that sets off the other colours in the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinths make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow for approximately 25 bulbs per square meter, or 4 to 5 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two pots on a balcony or terrace, or a few bulbs to force indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.75 m², or four pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a blue and white border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large, very fragrant blue and white bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 80 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in sun, the flower spikes are more compact and the fragrance stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C in the ground; in pots, move the container close to a wall in very cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when planting: hyacinth bulb skins can cause itching on sensitive hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost and water only when the surface is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in pots when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower spike at the base as soon as it fades, leaving the leaves in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the years that follow, the flower spikes are lighter and more widely spaced: this is normal; the hyacinth takes on a more natural look while remaining just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fragrance makes it the queen of pots near a door or window, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants for balconies and indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a yellow and blue contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it — its small golden-yellow trumpets, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower from February to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — its pure white 40 to 50 cm cups rise above the hyacinth spikes in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian Squill\u003c\/a\u003e around it — its intense blue 10 to 15 cm bells flower in March-April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant, bright pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it above the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e, set deeper, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — blue and white flower in April, two fragrances in one pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace pots of hyacinths near the entrance or under an open window: their fragrance welcomes everyone who passes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few for winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs close together in a pot in October, keep it cool and dark for ten to twelve weeks (cellar, garage), then move it to a bright room: it will bloom in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant near a path:\u003c\/strong\u003e along a walkway or by a door, the colours and fragrance of the spikes catch attention from the first fine days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplant forced bulbs in the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering indoors, let the foliage turn yellow, then plant the bulbs outside in autumn. They will bloom again in the garden, with lighter flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Water Mix', a mix of blue- and white-flowered varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection of a species native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 14\/15 (14 to 15 cm in circumference), in packs of 10, 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, very fragrant dark blue, sky blue and white spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 12-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year with lighter flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; bulbs may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Spring garden \/ Romantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of blue and white, the density of the spike and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57278077239561,"sku":"61332","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57492767342857,"sku":"61667","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57492767375625,"sku":"61668","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57492767408393,"sku":"61669","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jacinthe-blue-water-mix-jacinthes-bleues-et-blanches-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1415-verdeia-6008214.png?v=1793118623"},{"product_id":"jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes","title":"Mixed garden hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) — Bulbs, size 14\/15","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jacinthe-jardin-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Large blue, pink, white, and violet flower spikes • 👃 Intense fragrance • 🌱 Compact, 20 to 25 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🏠 Can be forced indoors • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Large size 14\/15 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egarden hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most fragrant spring bulb: in March and April, each bulb sends up a dense 20 to 25 cm spike covered with star-shaped bells, whose fragrance carries several meters. This mix brings together blue, pink, white, and violet. The species, \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its varieties have been cultivated in the Netherlands since the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eCompact and sturdy, it can be planted in a pot, planter, or border, and is easy to force indoors to bring flowers to your home in the middle of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the one to choose for fragrance, and its large size 14\/15 bulbs produce full flower spikes from the very first bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinths make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow for approximately 25 bulbs per square meter, or 4 to 5 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two pots on a balcony, or a few bulbs to force indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.75 m², or four pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1.5 m², for a fragrant border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 m², for a colorful, fragrant spring flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 80 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in sun, the flower spikes are more compact and the fragrance stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip facing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground; in pots, move the container against a wall during severe cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when planting: hyacinth bulb skins can cause itching on sensitive hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in pots when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, apply bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower spike at the base as soon as it fades, leaving the leaves in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the years that follow, the flower spikes are lighter and more widely spaced: this is normal; the hyacinth takes on a more natural look while remaining just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fragrance makes it the queen of pots near a door or window, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants for balconies and indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet beneath the flower spikes,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e between the hyacinths — their small blue clusters bloom at the same time, like a miniature version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant flower bed in April,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers with a gentle fragrance complement the hyacinths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pot that blooms from February,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/a\u003e above them — they kick off the season, then the hyacinths take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony display,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 4 to 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø20 cm size — white enhances all the colors in the mix, and the drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace pots of hyacinths near the entrance or under an open window: their fragrance welcomes everyone who passes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few for winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs close together in a pot in October, keep it cool and dark for ten to twelve weeks (cellar, garage), then move it to a bright room: it will bloom in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them as a flowering potted gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot of hyacinths in bud is a very fragrant late-winter gift, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003egift plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplant forced bulbs in the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering indoors, let the foliage turn yellow, then plant the bulbs outside in autumn. They will bloom again in the garden, with lighter flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 14\/15 (14 to 15 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 10, 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, very fragrant blue, pink, white, and purple flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 12-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year with lighter flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; bulbs may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Spring garden \/ Romantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and the flowering date naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57278104469769,"sku":"50736","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57454632075529,"sku":"61447","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57454632108297,"sku":"61670","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57454632141065,"sku":"61671","price":96.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jacinthe-de-jardin-en-melange-hyacinthus-orientalis-bulbes-calibre-1415-verdeia-6398284.png?v=1792289972"},{"product_id":"jacinthe-pastel-mix-jacinthes-roses-violettes-blanches-bulbes","title":"'Pastel Mix' Hyacinth (Mixed pink, violet and white hyacinths) — Bulbs size 14\/15","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jacinthe-pastel-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Soft pink, violet and white spikes • 👃 Intense fragrance • 🌱 Compact, 20 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🏠 Can be forced indoors • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Large bulbs, size 14\/15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Pastel Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together soft pink, violet and white hyacinths: in March and April, each bulb sends up a dense 20 to 30 cm spike covered with star-shaped bells, whose fragrance carries several metres. This mix is a European horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the eastern Mediterranean, from southern Turkey to Lebanon and Syria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn these soft shades, it brings a romantic touch to pots, planters and borders, and is easy to force indoors to fill the house with flowers in the middle of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the choice for a fragrant pink, violet and white bed, and its large size 14\/15 bulbs give full spikes from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-jacinthe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich hyacinth should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Pastel Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — soft pink, violet and white spikes, 20 to 30 cm, in March-April, very fragrant. For a pot or bed in soft shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003eMixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same fragrant spikes in blue, pink, white and violet. For a multicoloured spring bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-blue-water-mix-jacinthes-bleues-blanches-bulbes\"\u003e'Blue Water Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same fragrant spikes in dark blue, sky blue and white. For a fresh blue and white bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWhite links the three mixes: planted side by side, they form a long fragrant border that shifts from pink to blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinths make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow for approximately 25 bulbs per square meter, or 4 to 5 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two pots on a balcony or terrace, or a few bulbs to force indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.75 m², or four pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a pink, violet and white border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large, very fragrant bed in soft shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 80 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in sun, the flower spikes are more compact and the fragrance stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C in the ground; in pots, move the container close to a wall in very cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when planting: hyacinth bulb skins can cause itching on sensitive hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost and water only when the surface is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in pots when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower spike at the base as soon as it fades, leaving the leaves in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the years that follow, the flower spikes are lighter and more widely spaced: this is normal; the hyacinth takes on a more natural look while remaining just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fragrance makes it the queen of pots near a door or window, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants for balconies and indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a matching carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e around it — its small blue, pink, mauve and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower in March-April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pink foreground,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-little-beauty-tulipe-botanique-rose-bulbes\"\u003e'Little Beauty' tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright pink stars with a blue heart, 10 to 15 cm tall, open in April at the foot of the spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003emixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — their full, peony-like flowers, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April-May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pink, violet and white pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e above it, less deep, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — its ivory white clusters, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower in March-April at the foot of the spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace pots of hyacinths near the entrance or under an open window: their fragrance welcomes everyone who passes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few for winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs close together in a pot in October, keep it cool and dark for ten to twelve weeks (cellar, garage), then move it to a bright room: it will bloom in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few spikes for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut at the base as soon as the first bells open, they scent a room for almost a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplant forced bulbs in the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering indoors, let the foliage turn yellow, then plant the bulbs outside in autumn. They will bloom again in the garden, with lighter flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pastel Mix', a mix of pink-, violet- and white-flowered varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection of a species native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 14\/15 (14 to 15 cm in circumference), in packs of 10, 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, very fragrant soft pink, violet and white spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 12-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year with lighter flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; bulbs may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Spring garden \/ Romantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of pink, violet and white, the density of the spike and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57278104502537,"sku":"50738","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57492845658377,"sku":"61448","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57492845691145,"sku":"61672","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57492845723913,"sku":"61673","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jacinthe-pastel-mix-jacinthes-roses-violettes-et-blanches-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1415-verdeia-9071138.png?v=1793118563"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/jacinthes-bulbes-jardiniere-rambarde-balcon-printemps-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118476","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/hyacinths.oembed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}