I forced some "delft blue" hyacinths this winter--then went away for 10 days right when the buds were about to open, DH didn't water them, the buds withered and never really bloomed :(
That'll teach me not to leave explicit instructions! ;)
My question is, can I plant them outside? If I do, will they actually bloom next year? Should I let the leaves wither in their pots and then store the bulbs, or should I plant them outside now? (my hyacinths outside are just starting to open their blossoms)
I'd hate to lose them--they looked like they'd really be spectacular if, er, treated properly! Then again, maybe I shouldn't give my husband a hard time--they might have been duds all along. What do you all think?
Can I plant forced hyacinth bulbs?
Yes, you can plant them outside NOW, leaving the leaves on, and yes, they will bloom again next spring.
Oh, great! I'll get my trowel out!