Hyacinthus "Yellow Queen" - This variety belongs to the spring large-flowered group and surprises not only with the beauty of its flowering, but also with excellent forcing and good propagation.
Appearance and Aroma
The bulb produces sparse lanceolate greenery up to 30 cm high. The leaves stretch upwards, but often bend under their own weight, forming arches. The hyacinth produces creamy yellow buds with a white border. The flower clusters are dense, cylindrical in shape, consisting of 30-50 buds. Yellow Queen has a distinctive sweet scent.
- Flowering period: April.
- Height: 15-20 cm.
- Flower diameter up to 4 cm.
- Flower shape: campanulate, open.
- Color: yellow.
Planting and Care
Hyacinths are planted in open ground or in containers. Fertile, well-drained, non-acidic soil is suitable; a sunny or lightly shaded, wind-protected location. Before planting, organic and mineral fertilizers are applied.
- Planting times: September-December.
- Depth: 10-15 cm, spacing: 15-20 cm.
- Large bulbs – for forcing, medium – for open ground (they are more resistant).
In containers, drainage is mandatory (holes + drainage layer). Soil mixture: sod, compost soil, sand or peat. The pot should be slightly larger than the bulb.
For forcing, large healthy bulbs (from 5 cm) are used. First, they are kept in a dark cool place, after the appearance of leaves – in a cool shaded place, after buds – in a light place. After flowering, they are planted in open ground.
Care
Bulbs can be left in the ground, but it is better to dig them up after flowering. Inflorescences are cut, leaves are left to nourish the bulb. After the leaves dry (early summer), the bulbs are dug up, dried, and stored in a dry place (peat, sawdust). Without digging, they grow for up to 3 years.
Watering – during the growing period, approximately twice a week without overwatering or drying out. Potted plants need regular feeding.