Description
Muscari armeniacum (Grape hyacinth) are extremely easy to grow and this is the most common of the muscari’s. Muscari armeniacum grape hyacinth has flowers that are a deep blue and the bulbs will naturalise really easily in the garden. They will benefit from being planted in grassland to add that extra interest.
Muscari are ideal for growing in containers especially when planted with tulips or daffodils. Muscari armeniacum is a very common and old variety which has stood the test of time.
This variety has been awarded a garden merit (AGM) by the RHS for its outstanding performance in all aspects of the garden.
AGM = The RHS awarded this variety a Garden Merit as it was a good performer in the garden or containers.
Cultivation instructions
Before planting your bulbs cultivate soils to a depth of 20 to 30cms and plant bulbs 15cms deep and 10-15cms apart. In heavier soils add grit and or humus matter to help with drainage. Muscari can be left to naturalise and as such can be left undisturbed for many years. Feed during the flowering and leaf stage with something like bone meal, well rotted compost or similar.
Protect early growth in the spring from slugs and snails and remove dead heads after flowering to prolong flowering period.
Care Tips:
Muscari can spread quite quickly so if this is a concern grow them in pots or alternatively dig them up and thin out the bulbs.
Growing Information
Flowering Height: 6″ (15cm)
Flowering Period: March-April
Soil type: Free draining fertile soils that do not get water logged.
Aspect: Prefer a semi shade location but they will also grow well in full sun.
Planting Depth: 15cms
Planting Distanve: 5-10cms apart.
Full growing instructions provided.
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