Getting Forced Hyacinth Bulbs to Bloom Again

A gift of blooming hyacinth bulbs in a pot raises the question: can they be forced to rebloom? Expert Darlene explains they need a cold treatment (vernalization) and a year to recover. Keep them in the same pot, but move outdoors in spring/summer for full sun, regular water, and bloom-boosting fertilizer so leaves rebuild the bulb.

Easier: plant them in a garden bed and let nature handle the chill. They'll reward you with fragrant spring blooms. Fertilize and water during dry spells.