When to plant hyacinths in Valdivia: by 15 May
In Valdivia, hyacinth: plant by 15 May. The winter here is too mild for our late-planting rule, so we give no later limit. For planting stock, the places nearby include SiempreVerde (garden centre, 1 km) and Jardinería Schublin (garden centre, 2 km); addresses and opening hours are below.
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Hyacinth in Valdivia: soil, season and weather
No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in July, average 4.8 °C.
| Planting | by 15 May |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | 14 June |
| Coldest nights | July, 4.8 °C |
| Soil back at 1 °C in spring | already in the first week of July |
| Daylight | 9:58 on 15 May |
| Daylight at the winter solstice | 9:21 |
The same dates in Valdivia hold for Garlic, Tulip, Daffodil and Crocus.
Hyacinth in Valdivia: depth, winter cold, pests and pets
Plant hyacinths 10 cm deep, at least 7.5 cm apart (RHS).
In Valdivia the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 17 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
All the nearest cities on our list plant hyacinth earlier than Valdivia; the closest date is in Concepción, 1 day earlier.
| City | Distance | Date | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osorno | 85 km | by 3 May | 12 days earlier |
| Temuco | 131 km | by 23 April | 22 days earlier |
| Puerto Montt | 186 km | by 7 May | 8 days earlier |
| Bariloche | 222 km | 12 December – 14 May | 154 days earlier |
| Los Ángeles | 272 km | by 2 May | 13 days earlier |
| Concepción | 332 km | by 14 May | 1 day earlier |
Where to buy hyacinth for planting in Valdivia
Planting stock goes into the ground by 15 May; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Valdivia OpenStreetMap lists 3 garden centres, 1 farm-supply shop, 3 plant nurseries, 12 markets and 1 farm shop (collected 27 October 2026).
- Feria Norte Grande — market
2 km - Parque Kankura — plant nursery
2 km - Patio del Lupulo — plant nursery
4 km - Cooprinsem — farm shop
3 km - SiempreVerde — garden centre
Beauchef 898, Valdivia · 1 km - Jardinería Schublin — garden centre
General Baquedano 627, Valdivia · 2 km - Feria Menzel — market
Diego de Almagro, Valdivia · Sun 08:00–15:00 · 4 km - Feria Persa Valdivia — market
Yungay, Valdivia · 0 km
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
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Questions
When to plant hyacinths in Valdivia?
In Valdivia, hyacinth: plant by 15 May. The winter here is too mild for our late-planting rule, so we give no later limit.
When is the last spring frost in Valdivia?
Last spring frost around 13 August, first autumn frost around 14 June.
Other crops in Valdivia, with their dates
- Tomato · 18 November – 22 February
- Cucumber · 11 December – 29 March
- Bell Pepper · 11 December – 22 February
- Eggplant · 11 December – 22 February
- Zucchini · 11 December – 27 March
- Pumpkin · 11 December – 17 February
- Watermelon · 11 December – 4 March
- Peas · 23 July – 31 March
- Garlic · 15 May – end of June
- Tulip · by 15 May
- Daffodil · by 15 May
- Crocus · by 15 May