Muscari armeniacum
Muscari armeniacum
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A strong-growing bulbous perennial to 20cm in height, with narrow, arching green leaves and erect stems bearing dense spikes of white-tipped, deep violet-blue, egg-shaped flowers 5mm in length in spring
Key Details
Key Details
Colour(s):
- Blue
- White
Flowering Time: April
Height: 10-20cm
Spread: 0-10cm
Hardiness: Hardy
Bulb Size: 9/10cm
Planting and Care Information
Planting and Care Information
Planting Instructions: Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide (when dormant in summer) congested clumps to maintain vigour. May be invasive
Soil and Drainage Requirements: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand; Moist but well-drained or well-drained; Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Preferred Location: Full Sun or Partial Shade; south or west or north or east facing; Exposed or Sheltered
Care: No pruning required, but remove spent foliage as required
Availability & Delivery Timing
Availability & Delivery Timing
More Details
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Asparagaceae
Muscaris are hardy spring bulbs forming clusters of narrow leaves and dense spikes of small urn-shaped flowers, most often in shades of blue. Commonly known as grape hyacinths, they are excellent for edging, containers and naturalising beneath shrubs or through grass.
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Perfect For
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
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