H. orientalis Gypsy Queen, dating back to 1927, has more slender flowering racemes with florets, or nails, in luscious tones of salmon-apricot with paler petal edges. It is known to be a good forcer. You’ll need about four bulbs per square foot. 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".

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