{"product_id":"col-bulb-mus-arm-25","title":"Muscari 'Armeniacum' (Grape Hyacinth) – Blue Spring Flowering Grape Hyacinth (Bag of 25 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuscari 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get 25 dry bulbs in a bag, ready to plant. They are not growing plants. The photos show the flowers in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulbs are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscari armeniacum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Grape Hyacinth, Armenian Grape Hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15-20cm tall and 5-8cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming with strap-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, rockeries, containers, naturalising, spring bedding schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, strap-like, mid-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep cobalt blue with a white-tipped mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5-8cm deep, 5-10cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, tolerates most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and early spring pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68152659771612,"sku":"COL-BULB-MUS-ARM-25","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_3c77eb20-6a7d-4d4f-809c-765681b990f5.png?v=1794155067","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-bulb-mus-arm-25","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}