Hyacinthus "Gipsy Queen" — is one of the most spectacular and fragrant varieties with delicate peach inflorescences, which becomes a bright accent of the spring garden. The plant forms a dense inflorescence up to 21 cm high on a strong peduncle with a total height of about 30 cm. Numerous flowers with a diameter of 4–4.5 cm are gathered in a dense cluster and have a pleasant rich aroma, and green leaves harmoniously emphasize their color.
Flowering begins in April and lasts up to 15–20 days. The variety is excellent for cutting, tolerates transportation well, and retains its shape in a bouquet for a long time. It can be grown both outdoors and indoors. It prefers sunny areas with fertile soil; planting is carried out in October–November. The hyacinth is characterized by good endurance, disease resistance, and high frost resistance of the bulbs, which makes it a reliable and decorative choice for the garden.
Gipsy Queen Hyacinth Bulbs: Planting and Care
Gipsy Queen hyacinth bulbs are recommended to be planted in areas with nutritious and well-drained soil in the first half of autumn, from September to October. If the soil is heavy, it is necessary to "dilute" it with sand or peat to improve soil aeration. The planting depth will depend on the size of the bulbs: for large ones, a hole 15-18 cm deep is suitable, and for small ones, 5-10 cm.
After planting, water and mulch should be applied in case of a frosty and snowless winter. In spring, the mulch should be removed from the area so that the soil warms up faster and the bulbs "wake up." If there is not enough moisture, water and fertilize with multicomponent fertilizers.
Gipsy Queen hyacinths need to be dug up after flowering, but it is worth waiting until the flower stalk wilts and dries out. This usually happens around the end of June or early July. Dig up the bulbs, remove diseased and damaged specimens, clean them of outer scales and remnants of dry flower stalks and roots. Then rinse and dry them in a shaded, well-ventilated area. After that, the planting material can be stored.