Planting hyacinth bulbs in pots for christmas

Does the messy feel of soil put you off growing blooms from bulb in your home? Did you know that you can grow your hyacinth bulbs in water and get amazing, colorful blooms, that you don’t find pets or kids digging in.

Hyacinths are known for their beautiful blooms and delightful fragrance and they are great winter indoor flowers.

Hyacinth in water after flowering

Even as a beginner, without any prior gardening experience, you can learn how to grow hyacinths indoors in water in just a few easy steps.

With the right bulbs, containers, and a little patience, you’ll have vibrant, fragrant hyacinths gracing your home in just a few weeks.

The trick that horticulture experts use is to force the bulbs, through a process of making the bulb believe it is winter and then spring in order to get it to grow. We’re going to explore all the steps you need to take to grow your hyacinth bulb in water indoors this winter.

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Why Grow Hyacinths Indoors in Water?

Not only is growing hyacinths in water super

how to care for water hyacinth in winter

how to care for hyacinth after they bloom in water