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Hyacinth Modern hyacinths are some of the easiest-to-grow spring bulbs they can be planted in the ground or pots, or grown in water in a bulb vase, no soil required. Hyacinths are best planted in early fall and will grow slowly, emerging as shoots in the spring. For the strongest and farthest-reaching scent, grow hyacinth in large blocks. Hyacinths also mix well with other spring-blooming bulbs, since they come in so many colours and sizes their spiky flower stalks make a nice counterpoint to cup-shaped tulips and ruffled daffodils. Most varieties of hyacinth bulbs are fairly large. For spring garden blooms, plant hyacinth bulbs in the fall six to eight weeks before the first frost. Plant your hyacinth bulbs in a spot that boasts full sun or partial shade. As with all spring bulbs, hyacinths sprout, bloom, and start to fade into dormancy before deciduous trees fully leaf out, and so you don't have to worry about too much shade from nearby trees. You should aim to give the plants at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day.