Hyacinths

As you may have read in a previous post, there are just a few weeks left before it’ll be too late to plant any bulbs.

However, if you don’t have time there is a solution – at The Chelsea Gardener we have ready-planted bulbs that will flower nicely.

Hyacinths are some of the most popular, with their beautiful and fabulously strong scent.

Some bulbs like hyacinths can be ‘forced’ to flower at Christmas. The easiest way to do this is to:

• Place the potted bulbs (bulb fibre) in a black polythene bag and leave them in the dark.
• Simply water when needed and check regularly.

 

For hyacinths that are already flowering, visit our colleague Leila in the conservatory (indoors@chelseagardener.com). We’re getting ready for Christmas and the place is looking amazing!