Muscari 'Armeniacum' (Grape Hyacinth) – Blue Spring Flowering Grape Hyacinth (Bag of 25 Bulbs)

Muscari armeniacum, the blue grape hyacinth, is one of the most reliable spring-flowering bulbs you can plant, with cobalt-blue, grape-like flower clusters that look cheerful in borders, containers and rockeries.

You get 25 dry bulbs in a bag, ready to plant. They are not growing plants. The photos show the flowers in bloom.

Planted in autumn, the bulbs reward you in spring with a carpet of deep blue flower clusters tipped with white. They suit border edging, path edges, gravel and rockery planting and naturalistic drifts. The narrow, strap-like leaves appear in autumn and last through winter before the flowers arrive, so don't be surprised to see foliage early. Grape hyacinths are very hardy in the UK and are left in the ground, where they spread to make a bigger display. They can spread quickly, so give them room.

Plant the bulbs pointed end up, in generous groups or drifts, in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. They also grow well in pots and containers and cope with coastal conditions. Bees and other early pollinators visit the flowers, and the flowers have a light scent. After flowering, let the foliage die back naturally so the bulb can build up strength for next year.

Bulbs are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Muscari armeniacum
• Common Name: Blue Grape Hyacinth, Armenian Grape Hyacinth
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 15-20cm tall and 5-8cm wide
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming with strap-like foliage
• Perfect For: Borders, rockeries, containers, naturalising, spring bedding schemes
• Foliage: Narrow, strap-like, mid-green
• Planting Time: September to November
• Flowering Time: February to May
• Flower Colour: Deep cobalt blue with a white-tipped mouth
• Planting Depth: Approximately 5-8cm deep, 5-10cm apart
• Planting Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, tolerates most soil types
• Hardiness: Very hardy
• Attracts: Bees and early spring pollinators