Plant Bulbs - Hyacinth varieties & others

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Fleur_2011 Yucaipa, CA(Zone 10a) Jan 23, 2012

I had planted at least 2 different color varieties of the Hyacinth plant which were partially sprouted when I bought them. I transplanted them into new containers and all went well with the rest of the growth process, but when the blooms & greenery had died off all I had left were the bulbs.

My question is this: What do I do with the bulbs once the growth process is done? Do I save them for another planting or just throw them away? The bulbs that I'm referring to in this message are presently still sitting in the potting soil in the container I planted them in. I've never bought "bulb" plants before, I usually just buy plants that only require transplanting.

Any information or advice will be appreciated. Sorry, I do not have any photos for reference.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jan 24, 2012

You can take them out of the pots and store them for next fall.

http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/growingflowers/growingflowers/hyacinth

http://www.ehow.com/facts_6982713_do-hyacinth-bulbs-after-flower_.html

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Gladiola_girl Conneautville, PA(Zone 5b) Jan 27, 2012

I was given several hyacinth orientalis 3 years ago by my husband and after blooming the first year I let them just sit in their pots till the next year. I planted them outside in my 'tiny' garden. They have come up the next 2 years out there. Keep the bulbs and replant. :) Bulbs always grow. That is why I so love bulb plants. :)

Nice seeing you again, themoonhowl! I will also check out your links because of my hyacinths outside.

Good luck, Fleur_2011

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jan 27, 2012

Hello Gladiola_girl...nice to see you also.

Moon

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Jan 27, 2012

ALL bulbs need to be left alone after flowering to allow the foliage to die down naturally, this feeds the bulbs and it stores this nourishment inside the bulb ready to make fresh new growth the next year.
IF you have nowhere to store the pots of bulbs, after the foliage has died down completely, you can remove the bulbs from the potting soil, shake off the soil, keep them in a dark / cool / dry place till time to replant them next year, my problem with this is, I usually forget where I stored the bulbs and come across them when they are just bout ready to flower and the flowers are too small due to lack of soil, water and feed, so make sure you store them where you will find them in plenty time for re-planting.
You can treat all bulbs and tubers the same way, and when you replant don't bury too deep or the neck of the bulb will rot off as you water.
Good luck, WeeNel.

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