Muscari aucheri 'Ocean Magic'
grape hyacinth bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No.2 compost to one part sharp grit)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 7/8
Densely crowded on the upright flower spike, the green buds open to reveal small, pale blue scented flowers, each with a puckered white mouth. A well-behaved addition to a naturalised setting, it also looks wonderful when used in pots and windowboxes. - Garden care: Plant 10cm (4in) deep in naturalistic groups in autumn. During summer when the bulbs are dormant lift and divide groups that are becoming congested.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten