HYACINTH BULBS 'Gipsy Princess, - GREAT INDOOR

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Gipsy Princess’ has delighted gardeners since the 1800s with its lovely butter-yellow blooms and intoxicating, classic hyacinth fragrance. Bee-friendly blooms emerge mid-spring and are exceptionally long-lasting in the garden. A standout choice for borders, containers, pots, and bowls — equally stunning outdoors in spring beds or forced into bloom indoors. Top size 16/17 cm bulb.

Plant Highlights

• Rich butter-yellow blooms with intensely sweet fragrance — a classic since the 1800s
• Bee-friendly and exceptionally long-lasting in the garden
• Blooms mid-spring; pairs beautifully with daffodils and early tulips
• Excellent for borders, containers, forcing indoors, and spring fragrance gardens
• Top size bulb: 16/17 cm for impressive, full flower spikes

Planting Guide (Outdoor Beds)

Soil: Well-drained; hyacinths will not survive in soggy soil or standing water. If drainage is poor, amend with compost, peat moss, or ground bark to raise the bed 2–3 inches.

Light: Full sun; tolerates a little afternoon shade in the hottest areas.

Depth & spacing: Dig holes 7–8 inches deep; space bulbs 6 inches apart. Plant with the pointed end facing up. Water thoroughly after planting to settle soil around the bulbs — roots develop in autumn.

Forcing Indoors

Pot up several bulbs when stems are just beginning to show — or bring containers indoors when the first bells begin to open for a burst of spring fragrance inside your home.

Care Tips

After blooming, allow foliage to die back naturally before removing — leaves feed the bulb for next year. Lift, dry, and store in a cool, dark place after foliage fades; replant in autumn.

Planting Specs

• Bloom color: Butter yellow
• Fragrance: Intensely sweet; classic hyacinth scent
• Bulb size: 16/17 cm (top size)
• Bloom time: Mid-spring
• Type: Hardy perennial bulb
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained
• Planting depth: 7–8 inches | Spacing: 6 inches
• Bee-friendly: Yes
• Use: Borders, containers, indoor forcing, fragrance gardens