how do you take care of daffodils and hyacinths?

britishbride05

 We bought 2 potted plants today of already bloomed daffodils and some growing hyacinths and we wanted to plant them in our front garden.... I just don't know if they need direct sunlight, shade, lots of water, minimal water, etc... any idea?  I tried googling it, but everything was how to plant bulbs, not how to transfer already grown plants.

kmartparty

As long as it's warm enough outside, you can just plant them in the ground.  I'm in zone 5, though, so I'm not sure how they would work in Miami. 

CollegeGrrl219

I just stick them in the ground. Typically, they like to be planted in the fall so they can get a hard freeze, which prompts the sprouting and blooming in the spring.

If they are already leafy and blooming, I have no idea. I guess you just plant them.

I have no idea if you're in Miami how much water or sun. Perhaps you shouldn't put them in direct sunlight since they are used to colder climates. Although, after they are done blooming, the green leaves might die back anyway after they feed the bulb with enough sun.

Here in zone 5, bulbs are so easy, you just plant them and forget them. They drink the water that the snow melts, and then over the summer you just kind of forget about them. They are really low maintenance here. In Miami, you might have to dig them up in the fall and stick them in your fridge over the winter so they can experience a "winter." I am not sure.

britishbride05

ok, thanks so much!!!!!!

nitaw

CollegeGrrl219:

I just stick them in the ground. Typically, they like to be planted in the fall so they can get a hard freeze, which prompts the sprouting and blooming in the spring.

If they are already leafy and blooming, I have no idea. I guess you just plant them.

I have no idea if you're in Miami how much water or sun. Perhaps you shouldn't put them in direct sunlight since they are used to colder climates. Although, after they are done blooming, the green leaves might die back anyway after they feed the bulb with enough sun.

Here in zone 5, bulbs are so easy, you just plant them and forget them. They drink the water that the snow melts, and then over the summer you just kind of forget about them. They are really low maintenance here. In Miami, you might have to dig them up in the fall and stick them in your fridge over the winter so they can experience a "winter." I am not sure.

Ditto this. You will need to lift the bulbs and chill them if you are in Miami. Daffodils are hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.  I found a link to the Florida Daffodil Society -

 http://www.profilingsolutions.com/FDS/

You will need to also lift hyacinths as they prefer zones 4-8. 

And one more link on "forcing" bulbs to bloom. The cold period listed will be the information you need on how long to chill the bulbs.

http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/forcebulbs.html

kastle

They aren't going to regrow "naturally" for you if you're in Miami.  Personally (I am lazy), I would enjoy them as forced, potted bulbs and plant outside flowers that are suitable to your climate.  Much less hassle (and heartache if you don't baby them, they'll die)