Forced Hyacinth Bulbs ("Mylar Plant"): Discard, Don't Save

Forced Hyacinth Bulbs ("Mylar Plant"): Discard, Don't Save

A reader has dying hyacinth bulbs (likely forced for indoor bloom) that were neglected. Wants to save them for outdoor planting next year.

Hard Truth

Forced bulbs are spent. They won’t rebloom. Hybrids for forcing don’t perennialize. If they were for outdoor planting, they should have been planted in fall before frost for winter chill. It’s too late.

No Options Left

Discard them. Start fresh with proper bulbs at the right time.