Is there life after flowering or has the hyacinth bloomed, what to do next?
Hyacinth is one of the first to bloom in the spring garden: it delights gardeners with bright, rich colors and long flowering.
This plant is universal and suitable for indoor and garden cultivation. The time has come when the hyacinth has faded, and the housewife is wondering what to do with the bulbs?
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Hyacinth has faded: advice from experienced gardeners
Beginning gardeners often throw away hyacinths after they have bloomed. The plant's bulbs are easy to preserve. When stored correctly and bulb transplantation, flowers will delight the hostess with their bright blooms and pleasant aroma.
The main stages of proper storage of hyacinth bulbs are divided into several conventional blocks. First you need to cut off the peduncle that has faded. Then you need to transplant the plant into a larger pot.
Pour drainage into the bottom of the vessel; it is better if it is made of expanded clay. The main layer will be garden soil; you need to add 25% peat and sand to it. Cover the bulb with substrate, but do not press it into the pot.
Experts say that this option will bring 100% results and the plant will bloom on your windowsill. Remember that the land should not be completely peat, otherwise you can’t count on a positive result.
After transplantation, the hyacinth bulb will require additional care.Place the pot in a warm and sunny place.
Try not to let the temperature fluctuate greatly and not drop below +20 degrees. Having provided proper care, the first leaves will appear after a couple of weeks. It is also necessary to remember about regular watering.
In the early stages, the bulb requires practically no moisture, and only when the first true leaves appear, you need to think about watering. The bulb needs feeding; fertilizer for flowering plants is perfect for the plant; it can be bought at any flower shop.
After the true leaves appear, the plant needs to be transplanted into a larger pot. The fact is that the flower has a fairly powerful bulb and leaves; in order to nourish its “organism” with nutrients, it will need a large area.
So, after the hyacinth has bloomed, there is no need to throw it away. It is enough to cut the peduncle and send the bulb to a larger pot. Using the recommendations, the plant will definitely delight you with spring flowering. You definitely need to choose the right one flower pot.
How to properly care for a plant?
It has already been written above that hyacinth is a universal flower; it can be grown both indoors and outside, for example, in the garden.
Most gardeners classify the plant as a spring flower, but few know that hyacinth needs to be taken care of in the fall.
Follow these tips:
- Place for transfer should be sunny, it should cover the area from drafts and strong winds. It is a light-loving plant, so it is advisable that the rays of the sun fall on the plant in the first half of the day;
- The soil should be well loosened and contain minerals.Before planting hyacinth, fertilize the soil: you can use humus, or you can give preference to store-bought fertilizers;
- The flower loves moisture, but it should be moderate. Do not overwater the plant, because this is fraught with consequences. The root may completely rot.
The best period for replanting a plant is considered to be autumn. It is during this period that it is necessary to start planting bulbs in the garden. Some gardeners ignore this recommendation.
If you plant the bulbs earlier, they may begin to actively develop, and with the onset of the first cold weather the plant will die.
When transplanting, you need to bury each bulb into the ground by about 20 centimeters, the distance between plants should reach 10-15 centimeters.
If you planted the bulbs outdoors, be sure to insulate them. To do this, you can use a special film, or ordinary tree leaves.
Four rules for a well-flowering plant:
- moderate watering
- properly selected soil
- feeding with minerals
- good lighting
Hyacinth is a demanding plant; if you follow simple recommendations, the flower will definitely delight you with bright blooms.
The plants are suitable for beginner gardeners; the flower will not present any special knowledge and skills to the gardener. remember, that plant in the ground hyacinth bulbs need to be carefully. The tops of the flower should be visible above the soil surface.
So, we managed to find out that after flowering the hyacinth does not have to be thrown away. Delight your home, garden or home greenhouse with beautiful blooms. Good luck to aspiring flower growers!
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