Hyacinth orientalis Gipsy Queen holds turreted towers of bell-shaped, yellow-apricot-tangerine blooms, an unexpected colour in the Hyacinth world. Standing proud as sentinels of Spring - guarding her beauty for you to admire. Iconic and ageless, every spring, exotic looking, large, star-shaped blooms, densely pack strong stems over lush, strap-shaped foliage. Enjoy the clouds of delicious perfume whilst out in your garden as they waft around. Excellent as cut flowers, lasting well in a vase, you can also enjoy the fragrance indoors. We like to think of hyacinth as 'Nature's spring perfume'. According to Greek legend, Hyacinthus are named after a beautiful young man of the same name, who was killed accidently by a god whilst learning to throw the discus. The flower sprang from his blood on the ground.Easy to grow, Hyacinthus orientalis Gipsy Queen has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. She is a perennial so will come back in your borders and containers year after year. Reaching an approximate height of 25-30cm, it is both deer and rabbit resistant and is hardy throughout most of the UK down to around -10 C, often lower. Hyacinth are the embodiment of spring. Grown, loved, and appreciated for their delightful perfume.
When To Plant
Planting Month
Foliage Month
Flowering Month