- Several years ago I planted hyacinths as sort of a challenge for myself. I have always loved hyacinths but to me they look kind of artificial or out of place in the landscape. So I planted over two hundred of them in my beds to see if I could make them "work." The following pictures are my results -

Because of the the many varieties planted, some of them cross pollinated on their own and produced many seed pods. Out of all of the seeds produced there were NO seedlings the following years. Most of the original plants return but there have been no offspring ever showing up in my garden beds.

The pollination/hybridization is that same for hyacinths as it is for any other flowering plant - dab a bit of ripe pollen from one flower onto the stigma (located in the very center of the flower) of another blossom. Crossing your fingers might help the plant set viable seed! Good luck!!