Zone 8 · Hyacinth
Planting Hyacinth in Zone 8
Hyacinthus orientalis
✅ Hyacinth thrives in zone 8 (hardy 4–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Hyacinth outside
Last frost has passed. Plant bulbs in fall 6 inches deep. Powerfully fragrant; replace every few years as they decline.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
April – April
Peak bloom
April
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
10"
Spacing
6" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Hyacinth in zone 8
Plant bulbs in fall 6 inches deep. Powerfully fragrant; replace every few years as they decline.
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