Muscari aucheri 'White Magic'
grape hyacinth bulbs
- 15 × bulbs
- £5.99 £0.40 each
- available to order from summer
- 45 × bulbs
- £15.00 £0.33 each
- available to order from summer
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- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general purpose potting compost for containers.
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 6/7
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, 'White Magic' it makes a lovely addition to the alpine garden or rockery, and looks great in a pot filled with mixed seasonal colour.
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
