Muscari neglectum
grape hyacinth bulbs
- 10 × bulbs
- £5.99 £0.60 each
- available to order from summer
- 30 × bulbs
- £16.00 £0.53 each
- available to order from summer
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- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 5+
Each blue-black flower may be diminutive in stature, but once established, these bulbs will soon form a generous drift or swathe, which will liven up the early spring garden. A gorgeous sight when allowed to naturalise through the front of the border or pathway edge, they can also be planted in wilder, more unstructured settings such as mixed meadows.
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
