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Hyacinthus is a small genus of bulbous flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Plants are commonly called hyacinths. Hyacinthus grows from bulbs, each producing around four to six linear leaves and one to three spikes (racemes) of flowers. This hyacinth has a single dense spike of fragrant flowers in shades of red, blue, white, orange, pink, violet, or yellow. These flowers should have indirect sunlight and are to be moderately watered. Care of Hyacinth: Growing Hyacinth plants is fun and easy. With just a little care, your Hyacinth bulbs will bloom into beautiful, fragrant flowers in early to mid-spring. Plant Hyacinth bulbs in the fall. Plant about two to four weeks before the ground freezes, to allow the roots to develop underground. Plant them 6-8 inches deep. Space plants six inches apart. Plant in groups for an artistic effect. But, don't overcrowd them. Sprinkle a little bulb fertilizer in the hole during planting. For established beds, spread the fertilizer on top of the soil. You can work it in lightly, but you risk damaging the bulbs. Hyacinths will grow well in shade to full sun but do best in bright sunlight. We recommend staking the flower stems to avoid them bending or breaking in strong spring breezes. After they bloom in the spring, allow the plants to grow until the leaves die off. They need time after blooming to store energy in the bulbs for next year. To remove the dead plant, either snip them off at the base or twist the leaves while pulling lightly. ? Sunlight: Full Sun to Part Shade ? Soil: Acidic, Neutral, Well Drained soil, Organically rich soils ? Temperature: 15 to 28 degrees C ? Fertilizer: Fertilizer is not essential but a dressing of a high potash and phosphate fertilizer such as bone meal or hoof and bone applied before planting may be beneficial.