MUSCARI MOUNTAIN LADY - 4819414-

Muscari flower bulbs, also known as "blue muscari" or "grape hyacinths," are among the most popular spring bulbs for their ease of cultivation, ability to naturalize, and compact, fragrant blooms. Ideal for borders, flowerbeds, rock gardens, and potted plants, muscari are also perfect for creating color contrasts with tulips, daffodils, and crocuses.

Muscari is a genus of the Asparagaceae family, native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. The bulbs are small and rounded, with excellent cold resistance and a remarkable multiplication capacity.

• Flowering period: March – April
• Height: 10–25 cm
• Leaves: Narrow and ribbon-like, bright green
• Fragrance: delicate, similar to Moss

Planting and cultivation

Muscari bulbs are planted in autumn and require no special care: once planted, they naturalize easily and bloom again every year.

• Planting period: September – December
• Planting depth: 6–8 cm
• Spacing between bulbs: 5–10 cm
• Ideal exposure: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: well-drained, fresh, humus-rich
• Watering: only in case of prolonged drought; Bulbs don't tolerate waterlogging.
• Cold hardiness: excellent (down to -20°C)

Technical tip: For a "flower carpet" effect, plant the bulbs very close together (3–5 cm apart) in groups of at least 30.

Advantages of Muscari in the garden

• It propagates easily and naturalizes. spontaneously
• It blooms early, even in cold climates
• Ideal for color combinations with other bulbous plants
• Excellent for growing in pots, borders, and flowerbeds
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and bumblebees