Hyacinth Bulb ‘Gipsy Queen’

This eye-catching variety is known for its soft apricot, salmon-orange, and warm peach-toned florets, arranged in dense, upright flower spikes above fresh green foliage. Its unusual colouring brings a softer, more nuanced look to spring plantings.

Flowering in mid-spring, ‘Gipsy Queen’ is prized for its sweet fragrance and distinctive pastel warmth. It looks beautiful in garden beds, borders, and decorative containers, where its peachy tones complement white tulips, purple muscari, and soft pink spring flowers. It can also be grown indoors for a fragrant seasonal display.

Why You'll Like It

Unique Apricot-Orange Blooms: Warm salmon, peach, and soft orange tones create a distinctive display among traditional spring bulbs.

Beautiful Fragrance: Sweetly scented flower spikes bring an inviting fragrance to gardens and seasonal indoor displays.

Compact, Upright Growth: Sturdy flower stems and tidy foliage make this variety well suited to borders and containers.

Soft Spring Colour Combinations: Pairs beautifully with cream, white, lavender, purple, and blush-pink flowers for a harmonious spring palette.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Gipsy Queen’
Common Name: Gipsy Queen Hyacinth
Plant Type: Spring-flowering bulb
Flower Colour: Salmon-orange, apricot, and peach tones
Flower Type: Dense, fragrant flower spikes
Bloom Time: Mid-spring, depending on climate and planting conditions
Established Height: Approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 inches)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches)
Plant Spacing: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low
Frost Tolerance: Hardy; bulbs require a period of winter chilling
Pet Friendly: No; hyacinths are toxic if ingested, particularly the bulbs

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for the best flowering, although partial shade is also suitable, particularly in warmer locations.

Watering: Water after planting and during active growth as needed. Keep the soil lightly moist while avoiding waterlogged conditions that can cause bulbs to rot.

Planting: Plant bulbs in fall, pointed end up, approximately 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Choose a location with good drainage.

Maintenance: Remove faded flower spikes after blooming. Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally so the bulb can replenish its energy for the following season.

Long-Term Care: Hyacinths can return in subsequent seasons, although flower spikes may become smaller over time. Allow foliage to mature fully before removing it, and avoid planting in areas where water collects.

Great For

Spring Garden Beds • Garden Borders • Patio Containers • Fragrant Gardens • Indoor Bulb Displays • Soft Spring Colour Combinations

Bring a touch of warmth and elegance to your spring garden with the unusual apricot tones and enchanting fragrance of Hyacinth ‘Gipsy Queen’.