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Muscari armeniacum Valerie Finnis
Named for celebrated British plantswoman Valerie Finnis, this pale lavender-blue M. armeniacum sport has mildly fragrant, densely packed conical racemes. Commonly referred to as Grape Hyacinths, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize readily in well-draining soil and in full to partial sunlight. You’ll need about nine bulbs per square foot. They make good cut flowers too. Bulb size: 8 cm/up. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: April/May. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. HZ: 4-8. Height: 8".
Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.
Muscari Horticultural Tips
Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.
Muscari Horticultural Tips
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Muscari
Commonly known as Blue Grape Hyacinths for their form and sweet, grapey fragrance, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize well with a succession of composite flowering stems. Muscari are wonderful planted in thick borders along garden beds, in front of, or under Narcissi and in rivers meandering through dappled woodlands. Muscari also force well. It is common for Muscari to grow foliage in the fall: just ignore it and do not mulch until the ground surface freezes. Top size bulbs. Height: 4" to 12" depending on the variety. Bloom time: variable, April through May depending on the variety. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Horticultural zones 4-8.
Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.
Muscari Horticultural Tips
Commonly known as Blue Grape Hyacinths for their form and sweet, grapey fragrance, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize well with a succession of composite flowering stems. Muscari are wonderful planted in thick borders along garden beds, in front of, or under Narcissi and in rivers meandering through dappled woodlands. Muscari also force well. It is common for Muscari to grow foliage in the fall: just ignore it and do not mulch until the ground surface freezes. Top size bulbs. Height: 4" to 12" depending on the variety. Bloom time: variable, April through May depending on the variety. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Horticultural zones 4-8.
Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.
Muscari Horticultural Tips
Muscari
Commonly known as Blue Grape Hyacinths for their form and sweet, grapey fragrance, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize well with a succession of composite flowering stems. Muscari are wonderful planted in thick borders along garden beds, in front of, or under Narcissi and in rivers meandering through dappled woodlands. Muscari also force well. It is common for Muscari to grow foliage in the fall: just ignore it and do not mulch until the ground surface freezes. Top size bulbs. Height: 4" to 12" depending on the variety. Bloom time: variable, April through May depending on the variety. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Horticultural zones 4-8.
Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.
Muscari Horticultural Tips
Commonly known as Blue Grape Hyacinths for their form and sweet, grapey fragrance, deer- and rodent-resistant Muscari naturalize well with a succession of composite flowering stems. Muscari are wonderful planted in thick borders along garden beds, in front of, or under Narcissi and in rivers meandering through dappled woodlands. Muscari also force well. It is common for Muscari to grow foliage in the fall: just ignore it and do not mulch until the ground surface freezes. Top size bulbs. Height: 4" to 12" depending on the variety. Bloom time: variable, April through May depending on the variety. Plant 5" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Horticultural zones 4-8.
Muscari are The Art & Soul of Spring.
Muscari Horticultural Tips