Muscari azureum
grape hyacinth bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: March to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 5+
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. - 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