Hyacinthus orientalis cultivars
Shoal Creek Succulents (Wed, 19 Mar 2014 03:21:39 PDT)

Perfect- thank you Peter!

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Subject: Re: [pbs] Hyacinthus orientalis cultivars

Repot while dormant -though it may not be necessary every year.

Feed them now while the leaves and roots are active. These hyacinths are
capable of a long growing season. Keep them growing to build up the bulbs.
They should not be stored in very dry arid conditions.
Peter (UK)

On 18 March 2014 16:56, Shoal Creek Succulents <group@shoalcreeksucculents
.com> wrote:

My last question. When the foliage has died back and the soil is dry;
should I unpotted, inspect bulbs then repot with some bulb food before
they are put in the garage? The weather starts to change around mid

September.

I also might let the bulbs dry for a week or so before repotting. I

didn't

feed the bulbs this year while blooming. Now that they are done

blooming;

I wouldn't think it would be the correct time to feed them. Would it?

Best regards, Lisa
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Subject: Re: [pbs] Hyacinthus orientalis cultivars

I would like to add my two cents: deer will and do eat hyacinths once
they begin to open. I think it's the fragrance that attracts them.
They then eat the flowers and some of the foliage.

I've had deer sample daffodils but only a few flowers. Sometimes I
find the spit-out flowers several feet from the daffodils...but not
always.

Rabbits and squirrels could care less about hyacinths and daffodils.

--Jerry Lehmann, Olathe, KS, USA
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