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When to plant hyacinths in Limoges: 28 October – end of December

In Limoges, hyacinth: plant from 28 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include Saveurs Fermières / Mauvandière (farm shop, 1 km) and Saveurs Fermières / Mas Loubier (farm shop, 2 km); addresses and opening hours are below.

Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

The average daily temperature here stays above 0 °C all winter, and at least three months average 7 °C or less: our rule of thumb for the winter cold spring bulbs need. Sources: Iowa State University Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, UNH Extension, RHS.

Hyacinth in Limoges: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 1.8 °C.

Planting28 October – end of December
First autumn frost27 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, 1.8 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:20 on 28 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:40

The same dates in Limoges hold for Garlic, Tulip, Daffodil and Crocus.

Hyacinth in Limoges: depth, winter cold, pests and pets

Plant hyacinths 10 cm deep, at least 7.5 cm apart (RHS).

In Limoges the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 22 weeks a year (our estimate from ten years of monthly weather). For this bulb Wisconsin Horticulture Extension gives a cold period of 12–15 weeks at about 2–10 °C. The winter here gives that in the ground, so the bulbs need no pre-chilling.

Flowers get smaller in the years after planting: for full spikes, replace the bulbs or add a few new ones each autumn (RHS).

If squirrels are a problem, protect the bulbs with wire mesh (RHS). Hyacinths are toxic to dogs, cats and horses: intense vomiting and diarrhoea (ASPCA).

Sources: RHS, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, ASPCA.

Hyacinth in nearby cities

Around Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand is 15 days earlier and La Rochelle 15 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Poitiers109 km20 October – end of December8 days earlier
Clermont-Ferrand141 km13 October – end of December15 days earlier
Bordeaux181 kmby 31 October3 days later
La Rochelle190 kmby 12 November15 days later
Angers229 kmby 28 Octobersame day
Orléans235 km26 October – end of December2 days earlier

Where to buy hyacinth for planting in Limoges

Planting stock goes into the ground from 28 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Limoges OpenStreetMap lists 7 garden centres, 3 farm-supply shops, 3 plant nurseries, 4 markets and 11 farm shops (collected 27 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant hyacinths in Limoges?

In Limoges, hyacinth: plant from 28 October to the end of December. Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

When is the last spring frost in Limoges?

Last spring frost around 1 April, first autumn frost around 27 November.

Other crops in Limoges, with their dates