I'm starting to clear the garden and notice my hyacinth bulbs are in a nice large clump. They have been in the same place for some years. They have leaves now. Can I separate now or do I wait until after they flower again.

• Hyacinth flowers emerge as the foliage appears, wait until flowering has finished before dividing the clump.
• Hyacinths only flower once, so if they have finished for the season they can be divided any time once flowering has finished.
• Feed the bulbs with a specialty bulb food, such as Tui Bulb Food mixed into the soil when replanting.
• Alternatively, the bulbs can be dug up, allow the foliage to die off naturally and store in a cool dry place over summer for replanting in autumn.

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