Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Queen' (Gipsy Queen Hyacinth)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHyacinthus
Speciesorientalis
Cultivar'Gipsy Queen'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-10) - (-5)
Temperature (°F)14 - 23
Height30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionTall spikes densely covered with sweet fragrant pale coloured flowers.
CultivationWell drained soil with full sun. Plant groups of bulbs in autumn approximately 20 cm below the soil surface.
Flower DescriptionSoft star-shaped flowerets pale salmon-orange in colour.

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