Muscari azureum
grape hyacinth bulbs
A gorgeous and easy to grow bulb, which in time will form a generous swathe of fine green foliage and cone-shaped clusters...
15 × bulbs
£5.99
available to order from autumn 2024
45 × bulbs
£15.00
£17.97
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
A gorgeous and easy to grow bulb, which in time will form a generous swathe of fine green foliage and cone-shaped clusters of tiny, bell-shaped flowers. These are lightly scented, and (if you have enough to spare), they can be cut for posies. The holder of and RHS AGM, it's a great garden performer that reliably puts on a good show.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for Muscari azureum:
Plant 10cm (4in) deep in naturalistic groups in autumn. During summer when the bulbs are dormant lift and divide groups that are becoming congested.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
GOES WELL WITH
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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