Hyacinths After Flowering

[kloofnek]

I had some beautiful hyacinths given to me by my neighbour at Xmas,the flowers have now died an d have readas they are annuals ,new bulbs need to be planted for the coming year.Can I not reserve these I have ,keeping them in the basket they came in?

[murraymints]

Anytime I've been given hyacinths I've put them in the garden once done in the house and they've come up following year..

[kloofnek]

So can I leave them "in situ" or do they have to go outside?
I have cut off the dead flowers,do I continue to water or leave it dry so the leaves die off?

[murraymints]

Better to either trim and lift..store in dark place and repot late autumn...or simply trim and plant in garden...I do the latter...

[kloofnek]

so trim the leaves ,you mean...sorry I appear to be a bit "thick"..I have not had these before.

[murraymints]

Yes let leaves die back and when withered trim off and either store or plant in garden..

[kloofnek]

Thank you...will do that.Have a good day.

[murraymints]

You too..x