Hyacinthus "Woodstock" - this is a hyacinth captivating with its rich burgundy color. The lower part of the stem is adorned with strap-like leaves, usually 9 of them. The flower is beautiful from all sides, blooms in early spring, and is therefore popular for forcing.
Description of Hyacinth Woodstock:
- leaves near the bulb, 10-20 cm long;
- stem straight, strong, up to 30 cm high;
- inflorescence double, apical;
- 15-20 cm long;
- consists of 30-35 flowers up to 4 cm in diameter;
- color dark burgundy;
- fragrance strong, pleasant;
- blooms in March, lasts up to 20 days;
- forcing in 21-28 days;
- planted in a light substrate with humus;
- the variety is unpretentious in care, resistant to frosts down to -35 °С.
Growing hyacinths and winter care for early flowering.
For winter forcing, large bulbs are used, which should be planted in the soil in October-November. A third of the bulb should remain above the ground. Maintain a temperature of +6-9 °С, water once a week. Approximately in mid-January, when the sprouts reach three centimeters, raise the temperature to +13 °С. For 5-6 days, the plants need to be shaded, and then well lit. Forcing will take less time if the temperature is gradually increased to +18 °С. To slow down vegetation, lower it to +3-5 °С.