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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Jan 6, 2009 14:00:54 GMT -6
Here is a picture of my pink hyacinth growing and blooming in nothing but water!
You chill the bulb in the fridge for 6 - 8 weeks, making sure that the actual bulb isn't touching the water, or it will rot. A special vase is used, that holds the bulb above the water. When you see a green shoot appear, you take it out of the fridge and put it in a sunny window, and voila...
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Post by ghoststomper on Jan 6, 2009 14:47:57 GMT -6
That is neat thanks for sharing the pic.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jan 7, 2009 9:13:52 GMT -6
thats very nice , tell us more about it's care and how to grow it, does it require alot of light??  |
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Jan 7, 2009 12:26:25 GMT -6
Hello!
Well, really when it first comes out of the fridge it should be introduced slowly to sunshine. While the leaves and flower bud are growing, part or full sun is adequate. Once the bud begins to bloom, I put mine in a very shady and cool position to prolong the flower. If it's too warm after blooming, the flower dies much sooner! No fertilizer is necessary, as the flower bud formed inside the bulb long before you bought it! Water and light is all that are required.
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Post by Penny on Jan 14, 2009 8:19:52 GMT -6
Thats really pretty!
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Jan 14, 2009 8:37:33 GMT -6
Thanks Penny! 
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Post by lucy on Jan 17, 2009 2:02:27 GMT -6
That's beautiful and so interesting! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Jan 17, 2009 3:40:08 GMT -6
So glad you like it, Lucy! Thanks! 
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Jan 26, 2009 12:10:57 GMT -6
Hey guys:
Here is a picture of another hyacinth just starting to bloom for me! It's a lighter pink than the other one. Note the vase that holds the bulb above the water, so it doesn't rot. See the long white roots?!!!! I put pieces of charcoal in the water to keep it fresh longer. 
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Jan 30, 2009 19:43:55 GMT -6
Well I though that last pic wasn't as becoming as it could be because the bloom was just beginning. Here is a much better shot of the same bloom - just more developed. Enjoy...
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Feb 7, 2009 17:25:20 GMT -6
Hi again:
Here's some more pics of my blooming yellow tulip and another pot of hyacinths in soil...
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Spruance
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Post by Spruance on Feb 7, 2009 18:38:39 GMT -6
Those are doing well. I take it that's an artificial ladybird and not a prehistoric monster! ;D
We've only one pot of home grown hyacinths this year. They're about a couple of weeks behind yours but they are doing well.
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Feb 7, 2009 19:38:46 GMT -6
Hi Spruance:
I laughed so hard at your funny comment about the ladybug 
A picture says a thousand words, doesn't it? Sure wish I could see yours too, but glad to hear they are doing well.
I have many more upcoming tulip blooms that I will post up pictures of. Thanks for your comments.
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Post by Penny on Feb 9, 2009 6:33:06 GMT -6
I LOVE it and it looks so much like Spring!!!
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Spruance
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And I will make thee beds of roses, and a thousand fragrant posies.
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Post by Spruance on Feb 9, 2009 9:22:28 GMT -6
Hi Spruance:
I laughed so hard at your funny comment about the ladybug
A picture says a thousand words, doesn't it? Sure wish I could see yours too, but glad to hear they are doing well.
I have many more upcoming tulip blooms that I will post up pictures of. Thanks for your comments. No sooner said than done Hollyberrylady.  There is not much happening yet though, but give them another week or so....   (Clickable images) |
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Feb 9, 2009 12:46:58 GMT -6
Hi again Spruance
Wow - thanks for the picture! Your sprouts look terrific and healthy. Can't wait to see them when they bloom! Please be sure to show us...
Thanks for the comment Penny! 
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Feb 11, 2009 19:11:35 GMT -6
Hi everyone!
Just had to show you all my purple hyacinth that is blooming... 
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Post by Rita on Feb 11, 2009 19:27:52 GMT -6
Ohh I love the purple ones .. I never force bulbs inside I should start doing it tho .. I get some serious spring fever about this time of year
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Post by Tonnymonk on Feb 12, 2009 6:05:10 GMT -6
You have a very green thumb HBL!! Love all the pics you share of your lovely plants and blooms!!!
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Post by Penny on Feb 12, 2009 6:45:54 GMT -6
I love the purple one, so pretty!
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Post by Christy on Feb 12, 2009 9:12:33 GMT -6
i love the purple one too! i never forced a bulb im always scared of rotting it or somthing.
i have white outside in the ground.
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Post by hollyberrylady08 on Feb 12, 2009 11:11:24 GMT -6
Thank you for all the compliments everyone
As you can see, I grew many different colored hyacinths - but I must tell you. Of all the colors I grew, the purple one by far, was the most fragrant. The others were sweet smelling and lovely, but the purple one fills up the whole living room with it's sweet aroma! It's like a glade plug-in!!!
From now on - growing purple hyacinths indoors will be at the top of my list!
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There is not much happening yet though, but give them another week or so....
