{"product_id":"hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue-prepared-bulbs","title":"Hyacinth 'Delft Blue' (3 prepared bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyacinthus Orientalis 'Delft Blue' \u003c\/strong\u003eis a popular bulb that grows single, light blue flowers with a wonderful fragrance. The stunning colour and delightful fragrance makes it an ideal addition as a room or table decoration, which once finished, can then be planted out to enjoy in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese prepared 'Delft Blue' bulbs, unlike regular bedding bulbs, have been through a series of cold treatments which triggers the growing process and prepares them for early flowering in time for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting, wet a layer of bulb fibre and fill the bottom of a pot or bowl. Place the bulbs close together in the container, ensuring that they are not touching each other or the sides of the container. Then fill around the bulbs with more bulb fibre or compost with the tip of the bulbs just poking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo develop a healthy root system the container should then be moved into a dark environment such as a bin bag and placed in a dark cool corner of a cellar, shed or garage. Check regularly and water if the growing medium is dying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the roots have developed and the shoots have reached 5cm\/2\" in length, the containers can be moved indoors, into a cool room away from light to allow the leaves to green up. Once greened, they can then be moved into a warmer more humid atmosphere and allowed to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planted this way, these 'Delft Blue' bulbs should flower in time for Christmas, creating a beautiful table decoration, filing the room with their delightful fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering prepared hyacinths can be allowed to die down naturally and then planted outside at twice their own height where they will flower the following year in the usual period of March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 3 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: December, January, February, March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 25cm\/10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy through most of the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: September, October, November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 5cm\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 5cm\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well drained, For indoor potting use bulb fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun, partial shade, indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial features: Scented, prepared for early flowering, suitable for indoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082261344581,"sku":"1051868","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/66c416c9-hyacinth-delft-blue-3-prepared-bulbs.webp?v=1761657514","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue-prepared-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}