Muscari armeniacum

Family

Asparagaceae

Origin

South Africa

Description

Embrace the beauty of spring with Muscari Aremeniacum (Grape Hyacinth) Bulbs! These small yet stunning bulbs produce tight, grape-like flower clusters and reach a height of 6 to 8 inches (16 to 20 cm.), perfect for adding a touch of color and charm to any garden. 

Grape hyacinth produces 1-3 flower stalks per bulb with 20-40 tightly packed florets. Each  deep blue bell-shaped floret has a white band on the rim . The flowers open from the bottom up the inflorescence Each grape hyacinth flower looks like it has little beads all strung together up and down the stem of the plant. Most have a mildly sweet fragrance variously described as slightly grassy or grapey. 

Muscari armeniacum is a popular and widely grown variety known for its striking cobalt-blue, bell-shaped flowers edged in white, forming dense, attractive clusters. These bulbs yield small, fragrant blue blooms ideal for borders.

Flowering occurs from January to March in plains and February to April in hill regions. Plant the bulbs between October and November for optimal growth in both plains and hilly areas.

Environment

Grape hyacinths start from small fleshy little bulbs. They does best in full sun but tolerates part shade. 

Plant the bulbs in the fall, placing bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 inches apart in any well-drained soil will produce good results. Grape hyacinths are most fond of somewhat sandy soil, but they do well in pretty much all but the soggiest soils. Hyacinths like a fair amount of moisture during the spring, but the soil should be allowed to dry out as the season progresses. This helps to prevent bulb rot issues.
Grape hyacinths require a cool winter period in order to bloom.

The plants benefit from bone meal applied at planting and after blooming. Reduce watering after the foliage begins to die back.

Landscape Use

Grape hyacinths are good for planting in rock gardens, in the front of beds and borders, or along walkways and paths.