Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen'

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This award-winning hyacinth dances to its own beat with rare salmon-orange blooms, as fiery and captivating as a flamenco dancer's dress.

Prepare to be enchanted by the unique and captivating colour of Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen'. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this variety stands out with its densely packed florets in extraordinary shades of coral, apricot, and salmon-pink. As if its stunning appearance wasn't enough, 'Gipsy Queen' releases a powerful, sweet fragrance that will fill your spring garden with perfume. It's an absolute must-have for patio pots, window boxes, and the front of sunny borders. Plant alongside deep purple tulips or creamy narcissi for a truly spectacular spring display that is both beautiful and beloved by pollinators.

Botanical name Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Queen'
Flower colour Coral-apricot and salmon-pink
Bulb size 16/18 cm
Established height 25 cm
Established spread 10 cm
Plant spacing 75 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full sun or partial shade
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Indoor Forcing, Cut Flowers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sandy, Chalky
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Hyacinths thrive in full sun or light shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Their compact size makes them perfect for the front of borders, patio pots, and window boxes where their intoxicating fragrance can be fully appreciated. For indoor forcing, plant in a pot with bulb fibre. Note: Handling hyacinth bulbs can cause mild skin irritation, so it's a good idea to wear gloves.

How to Plant:

Plant your bulbs from September to December. Dig a hole around 15cm deep and place the bulb inside with the pointed end facing up. Space bulbs approximately 10-15cm apart to give them room to flourish. In containers, you can plant them a little closer for a fuller display. Water well after planting to settle the soil.

Aftercare:

Once flowering is over, deadhead the faded flower spike but allow the foliage to die back naturally. This is crucial as the leaves gather sunlight to create food, strengthening the bulb for the following year's display. For container-grown hyacinths, a feed with a high-potassium fertiliser during leaf growth can be beneficial.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen' - Harding & Bloom

Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen'

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset