Growing Non-GMO Gipsy Queen Hyacinth Flower Bulbs

Plant Gipsy Queen bulbs in the fall, about 6-8 weeks before the first hard frost. Set them 6 inches deep with the pointed end facing up and space them 4-6 inches apart. Well-drained soil is essential — hyacinth bulbs are prone to rot in soggy conditions, so amend heavy clay soils with compost or sand before planting. Full sun produces the most vigorous blooms, though partial shade is tolerated. Note that hyacinth bulbs can cause skin irritation in some people, so wearing gloves when handling them is a good habit.

Gipsy Queen requires minimal care once established. Water thoroughly at planting and during dry spells, but avoid overwatering. Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and again in early spring as shoots emerge. After blooming, deadhead the spent flower spike but allow the foliage to die back naturally — this is how the bulb recharges for the following year. Hyacinths require 10-14 weeks of cold to bloom reliably, which they receive naturally when planted outdoors in the fall. To force indoors, pre-chill bulbs at 40-45 F for 10-12 weeks before potting up and bringing them into a bright, warm location.

Gipsy Queen Hyacinth in the Flower Garden

Gipsy Queen's salmon-apricot color is one of the warmer and more unusual tones in the hyacinth palette — not quite coral, not quite pink, but a rich swirl of both with apricot undertones. It pairs beautifully with soft yellows, creams, and whites in spring plantings, and holds its own alongside the more common blues and purples of the season. The fragrance is powerful and sweet — one of the best of any spring bulb — making it an excellent choice near seating areas, entryways, or anywhere the scent can be appreciated. Bees are strongly attracted to hyacinths early in the season when few other nectar sources are available.

Landscape Use of Gipsy Queen Hyacinth

Gipsy Queen works well as a border and bedding plant, and is most visually effective when planted in clusters of ten or more. It is also a strong performer as a cut flower, and the fragrance carries well indoors. In the right conditions, it will naturalize slowly over time, with bulbs producing offsets that gradually fill in a planting. Flower spikes may be somewhat less dense in years two and three as bulbs establish, but they typically bulk back up to full size by year four or five.

About Gipsy Queen Hyacinth Garden Bulbs

Gipsy Queen is a Dutch hyacinth heirloom dating to 1927, bred during a period when Dutch growers were producing thousands of named hyacinth cultivars. It has stood the test of time and received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance and outstanding ornamental value.

Hyacinths were introduced to Europe from the eastern Mediterranean during the 16th century and became enormously popular among Dutch bulb growers, who developed more than 2,000 cultivars by the 18th century.

All parts of the hyacinth plant are toxic if ingested by humans or pets. The bulb's outer skin can also cause skin irritation on contact — handle with gloves and wash hands thoroughly afterward.

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Tips From Our Gardeners

Hyacinths tend to produce their densest flower spikes in their first year, then go through a leaner stretch before bulking back up. Don't give up on them after year two — give them time, and they will reward you.

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

Gipsy Queen Hyacinth Flower Bulbs Per Package:

• 5 Bulb Bag

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