Before planting hyacinths in the garden bed it is important to till the soil according to the national gardening association.
How deep to plant hyacinth bulbs.
Your holes should be the same width of the bulbs that you have on hand ensuring that they fit snugly into the soil.
Hyacinths are considered a true bulb and therefore have a distinct pointed end.
Dig a hole and plant multiple 3 5 hyacinths per hole placing the bulbs at the bottom of the 6 8 deep hole.
The flowers perform best in full sun but will still produce blooms in partial shade.
Plant hyacinth bulbs 6 8 deep.
How to plant hyacinth flowers.
Plant the bulbs at least 3 to 4 times as deep as they are tall.
Till the soil to a depth of about 12 to 15 inches.
Dig holes that are 4 inches 10 cm deep and 3 inches 7 6 cm apart.
Fill with 2 to 4 inches of compost.
In fall around september to october plant your bulbs.
Install them with the pointed side up.