Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Queen'
garden hyacinth bulbs
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any well-drained, moderately fertile soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit)Rate of growth: averageFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: salmon-orangeHardiness: fully hardy
Chunky columns of salmon coloured flowers top stout upright stems in spring. A popular choice for the bedding dispaly, they do exceedingly well in pots and windowboxes and will add a beautiful contrast to blues and purples in the border.
Garden care: Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.
Chunky columns of salmon coloured flowers top stout upright stems in spring. A popular choice for the bedding dispaly, they do exceedingly well in pots and windowboxes and will add a beautiful contrast to blues and purples in the border.
Garden care: Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.
How to care for Hyacinthus orientalis Gipsy Queen:
Pot up and bring indoors if you want them to flower in January, otherwise plant 15cm deep and 10cm apart in a bright spot. For safety reasons always use gloves when handling these bulbs.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans: Skin irritant
