Help! My hyacinths are coming up!

Planted hyacinthus orientalis in October, and here in Zone 51a-b we've had *maybe* 3 consecutive days just above 40 degrees high, and that won't last. It's gonna continue to be below freezing at night until at least mid-March, and probably some daytimes, too! Is there anything I can do to rescue them?

Hello,
My suggestion is to insulate the hyacinths with a thick cover of mulch--could be anything , --straw, leaves, bark chips, etc...
Here in zone 9, I don't have experience with hard freezes but my understanding is that the important thing is to keep the bulb from freezing. If the bulbs were planted deeply then they are likely OK. The leaves may also be able to withstand some frost, but I don't know how much. I also would think that the buds, if they are starting to emerge down between the leaves would be tender. Anyway a thick layer of mulch would protect the whole thing. I hope some others with more experience in cold zones will also make a suggestion.

This happened to me a few years back in zone 5a. The leaves may burn a bit, but yes, add some more mulch as Chris suggested and they will be fine.

Donna

They'll be fine. Let Mother Nature handle it!

Thanks for the suggestions! Since I first posted this, we've had March-like weather, the birds are singing, even a pair of mourning doves which is really bizarre for February. Maybe it's global warming ... but I know it won't last no matter how hard I wish for it.

You too? A pair of mourning doves appeared on my wall and stayed for hours. Then bluebells flew into my lilacs. Maybe it's nature's tease, but I'll take it!

Donna