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Hyacinth 'Gipsy Princess' - 25 pieces

CHF 28.20

Hyacinth 'Gipsy Princess' - 25 pieces

Name: Hyacinth 'Gipsy Princess' - 25 pieces
Brand: Hyacinthus
Price: 28.20 CHF
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Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Princess'

CHF 28.20

Butter-yellow to cream flowers
Large, dense flower spikes
About 25–35 cm tall
Flowers in March and April
Sweet, long-lasting fragrance

'Gipsy Princess' brings a touch of sunshine to the spring bed. Its large, dense flower spikes glow butter yellow to cream and have a sweet, long-lasting fragrance. The waxy individual flowers last a long time in the garden and in the vase.

About this variety

Yellow hyacinths are rare, and 'Gipsy Princess' shows a particularly warm shade. The individual flowers are butter yellow to creamy, with an almost waxy surface. They sit tightly packed on a sturdy stem and form a large, even spike.

At about 25–35 cm tall, it belongs at the front of a bed, in borders and in pots. Blue hyacinths, purple grape hyacinths and dark pansies make the yellow glow. Together with the salmon-coloured 'Gipsy Queen' it forms a warm pastel duo. In a bulb lasagne pot it fits in the middle layer above early tulips.

The fragrance is sweet and long-lasting, ideal for a spot beside the front door. In a vase the spikes stay fresh for several days. In the garden the variety flowers again in the following years, then usually with looser spikes. Plant several bulbs together so the colour shows well. Groups of ten bulbs make a glowing patch.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to November, 10–15 cm deep with the pointed end up. Leave 12–15 cm between them and choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil. In a pot, good potting compost with a drainage layer is all you need. Wear gloves, as the bulbs can cause skin irritation.

Care

Remove the withered flower spikes, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. In pots, water moderately and avoid standing water in the saucer. After a few years you can dig up dense groups in summer and replant them elsewhere. Hyacinths can irritate the skin; gloves protect you.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Gipsy Princess'
Genus: Hyacinths
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Cream
Flower size: 3 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 12–15 cm
Number per m²: 50
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–4
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.