Few things are more delightful than the sweet scent of hyacinths in mid-spring. The rounded clusters of small, star-shaped flowers are as pretty to look at as they are fragrant. Available in shades of red, white, pink, blue, purple, or yellow, the 6- to 8-inch flowers grow from the center of straplike leaves.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Light: Full sun to light shade
Planting Depth: 8 inches
Planting Distance: 6 inches
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To make the most of their fragrance, plant hyacinths near a window, breakfast nook, or other areas where you can catch their scent in a breeze. Blooms also can be cut and used indoors to fill an entire room with a natural air freshener. Unfortunately, hyacinths lose some of their compactness after a few years, and become loose, thin clusters. When this occurs, replace them.
