Grape Hyacinth — Produces dense spikes of fragrant, grape-like blue flowers above slender green foliage. Ideal for mass planting, borders, rockeries, pots and containers, bringing vibrant colour to the garden from late winter through spring.

Grape Hyacinth Blue

Botanical Name: Muscari armeniacum

Position: Full sun to part shade.

Climate: Suitable for cool, temperate, Mediterranean and dry climates. Frost tolerant.

Planting Time: Autumn to early winter.

Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moist while plants are actively growing and flowering. Reduce watering once foliage begins to die back and keep bulbs relatively dry during dormancy.

Flowering Time: Late winter to spring.

Fertilising: Apply blood and bone, bone meal or a balanced fertiliser at planting time. A light application as buds appear or after flowering will help promote strong growth and flowering the following season.

Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Adaptable to a range of soil types and pH levels provided drainage is good.

Pests: Generally trouble-free, although snails and slugs may damage emerging shoots and flower spikes.

Growing Tips: Plant bulbs with the pointed end facing upwards at the recommended depth. Grape Hyacinths naturalise readily and can be left undisturbed for many years. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to help bulbs store energy for the following season. Divide crowded clumps when flowering performance declines.