Hyacinth Mix 'Gipsy' - 8 pieces

CHF 15.90

Hyacinth Mix 'Gipsy' - 8 pieces

Name: Hyacinth Mix 'Gipsy' - 8 pieces
Brand: Hyacinthus
Price: 15.90 CHF
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Hyacinthus orientalis

CHF 15.90

Mix of 'Gipsy Queen' and 'Gipsy Princess'
Warm shades of salmon-apricot and butter yellow
About 25–35 cm tall
Flowers in April
Sweet hyacinth fragrance

The 'Gipsy Mixed' combination brings together two special hyacinths: the salmon-apricot 'Gipsy Queen' and the butter-yellow 'Gipsy Princess'. Together they create a warm, sophisticated pastel picture that stands out clearly from the usual blue and pink shades.

About this variety

Salmon, apricot and butter yellow are rare in hyacinths. In this mix both tones come together: 'Gipsy Queen' flowers in a warm salmon-apricot, 'Gipsy Princess' in creamy yellow. The dense spikes complement each other harmoniously and look like a gentle sunrise in the spring bed.

At about 25–35 cm tall, they belong at the front of beds, in borders and in pots. Companions in cream, white or soft blue go excellently: white daffodils, pale blue grape hyacinths or forget-me-nots. Early tulips in apricot and pansies in warm tones also enhance the effect. In a wooden trough on the terrace the mix looks especially atmospheric.

The fragrance is sweet and full. In a vase the spikes last several days and bring warm colours into the house. In the garden the bulbs flower again in the following years, usually a little more loosely and naturally. Eight bulbs are enough for a large pot or a small, warmly glowing group at the edge of a bed that catches the eye from afar.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, pointed end up, 10–15 cm deep and 12–15 cm apart. A sunny to partially shaded spot with loose, free-draining soil is ideal, as waterlogging makes the bulbs rot. Wear gloves when planting, as the bulb skins can irritate the skin.

Care

Cut off faded flowers and let the leaves die back until they have turned yellow. A little compost in autumn strengthens the bulbs for the next season. In the garden they flower a little more loosely in the following years, but reliably. It is best to wear gloves when handling hyacinths, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hyacinthus orientalis
Genus: Hyacinths
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Multicoloured
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
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
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
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.