Overview:

Muscari aka ‘Grape hyacinth’ are short blooms that resemble a cluster of grapes. They typically produce 2-3 bloom stalks per bulb and stay less than 6” tall. They are a classic spring flower, perfect for any cottage or container gardens. They have a faint grape scent, thus the name grape hyacinth. They pair well with tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, pansy’s and more.

Starting seeds:

Not recommended. Purchase bulbs.

When to plant outdoors:

Late September- Mid January are ideal planting times for Muscari. I Like to plant them in containers, so I order them pre chilled and have them arrive in Late December. Pre-chilling is NOT required for this bulb, but i’ve found it to be helpful in bloom production.

Spacing:

1-3”

Sun:

Part sun to Full sun 4-6+ hours.

Flower Support:

Not needed.

Fertilizing:

All purpose fertilizer is recommended at time of planting.

Succession plant?

yes! You can keep bulbs in your fridge and succession plant them. I would plant them no later than mid- January for optimum bloom quality.

NOTE: These are technically perennials here. Let the leaves die back after them bloom naturally. They will go dormant all summer an regrow leaves in the fall. Sometimes they do not receive enough chill time which could consequently result in short stems or small/ no blooms the following year.