Wayside Gardens Hyacinth Gypsy Queen
Best fragrant spring bulb for gardeners seeking unique, colorful container displays.
These salmon-apricot blooms bring a sophisticated, rare color palette to your garden that standard hyacinths simply lack. While they require consistent moisture to thrive, their intense fragrance and compact, reliable habit make them the perfect low-maintenance focal point for spring containers or borders.
$12.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique, warm color palette for spring
- Fragrance lovers wanting to fill their home with sweet scents
- Indoor growers looking for reliable winter blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, long-term perennial displays
- Homeowners in areas with high rodent populations
- Sensitive individuals prone to skin irritation from plant contact
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Rare salmon and apricot hues create a sophisticated, high-contrast garden display.
Fragrance Intensity
Potent, sweet aroma provides a sensory highlight for spring landscapes.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable first-year blooms make this an ideal choice for novice gardeners.
Versatility
Compact stature performs equally well in garden borders or decorative containers.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies to the garden during the peak spring season.
Bloom Longevity
Fade-resistant petals maintain vibrant color throughout the late spring cycle.
Key Specs
Genus
Hyacinthus
Species
orientalis
Mature Height
10 inches (25.4 cm)
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Requirements
Moist, well-drained, Normal, loamy
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
State Shipping Restrictions
GU, ID, PR, VI
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Hyacinth
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