Hyacinths can delight your garden with their colorful blooms. To get to that stage, however, you'll need to follow proper care tips.

Yes, hyacinth bulbs, leaves, and flowers are toxic to pets and humans. Wear gloves when handling the bulbs. Wearing gloves when gardening is always a good practice.

Hyacinth bulbs require good drainage and grow best in a porous potting mix. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep and cover the soil surface with a layer of mulch. Water well and keep the pots in the shade.

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The National Gardening Association Plant Database (garden.org) lists 375 hyacinth cultivars.Cultivars in the database are identified by name; entry names begin with every letter of the alphabet.

Once hyacinth flowers are spent, the bulbs must be handled correctly to encourage them to bloom again. Learn what to do with hyacinth bulbs after flowering.

Once hyacinth flowers are spent, the bulbs must be handled correctly to encourage them to bloom again. Learn what to do with hyacinth bulbs after flowering.