Hyacinth queen

H. orientalis Gypsy Queen, dating back to 1927, has more slender flowering racemes with florets, or nails, in luscious tones of salmon-apricot tinged pink with paler petal edges. It is known to be a good forcer.

Bulb size: 16/17 cm.

Full to partial sunlight.

Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April.

Plant 6" deep and 6" apart.

HZ: 4-8.

Height: 8" to 12".