Hyacinths, tulips, crocus, spring bulbs in general, always do better with more dry summer heat when they are dormant. Of course it depends on the type of soil you start with, but less (or no) fertilizer will likely encourage better flowering and smaller plant bulk overall. If you had a hot summer and no fertilizer, then your success is a result of both.
Fertilizing will make most perennials grow faster and more lush (what regular people want), but usually not any more healthy. With more fertilizer than they need, they can be more prone to diseases and insects, and may have a shorter lifespan, too.
I fertilize pot grown materials, but rarely in ground. The two soil environments are very different.