Marvellous muscari grape hyacinth collection
grape hyacinth collection
- 1 collection | 80 bulbs
- £20.95 £0.26 each
- available to order from summer
- 2 + 1 FREE collections | 240 bulbs
- £41.90 £0.17 each
- available to order from summer
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- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Experience the allure of our early spring collection of dainty blue and white muscari, reminiscent of fine Spode porcelain. Indulge in the enchanting beauty of these delicate flowers, announcing the arrival of spring. Each species in this meticulously curated selection showcases variations in colour as the flowers mature transforming your garden into a late winter wonderland, brimming with resilient and elegant blooms.
In each collection you will receive the following:
- 15 × Muscari aucheri 'White Magic': From amongst the basal rosette of rich green foliage, pretty green-budded flowerspikes emerge in mid-spring, opening from the base to scented small white flowers. Less vigorous than M. armeniacum, it makes a lovely addition to the alpine garden or rockery, and looks great in a pot filled with mixed seasonal colour. Grows to 15cm.
- 15 × Muscari armeniacum 'Peppermint': Small ice blue flowers, each with a fine white lip, form in conical spikes that rise above the slender foliage in mid-spring. It looks wonderful when allowed to form generous swathes, particularly in a woodland or meadow-style setting, and it also looks very sweet in patio pots, windowboxes and alpine beds. Grows to 20cm.
- 50 × Muscari armeniacum: Charming, cone-shaped spikes of tiny, mid-blue flowers appear in April and May above the grass-like, mid-green leaves. Grape hyacinths look gorgeous peeping out of a large container, planted with yellow spring-flowering pansies. Quickly forming small colonies, they're also valuable for naturalising at the front of a sunny mixed or shrub border. Grows to 15cm.
These hardy spring bulbs prefer well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The best time to plant grape hyacinth bulbs is in autumn, place them 10cm (4in) deep and 5-7cm (2-3in) apart. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally, as this replenishes the bulb's energy for next year's display. An annual feed with a good general-purpose fertiliser (like Vitax Q4) in autumn will help keep the bulbs healthy. During summer when the bulbs are dormant, lift, divide and replant mature groups that are becoming congested.
In containers, plant Muscari more densely for an abundant show, using a well-draining potting mix. Ensure good drainage and consider moving pots to a sheltered spot during summer dormancy to prevent waterlogging from heavy rains or irrigation equipment.
In containers, plant Muscari more densely for an abundant show, using a well-draining potting mix. Ensure good drainage and consider moving pots to a sheltered spot during summer dormancy to prevent waterlogging from heavy rains or irrigation equipment.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
