Grape Hyacinth - Muscari armeniacum - How to grow Grape Hyacinth
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Daffodils shout "Spring!" even when winter is still gripping with blue-white fingers the last of the weeks in March. But Daffodils can appear even better when you add some contrast,which brings us to Muscari, or Grape-Hyacinth.
The common name comes from the fact that the flowers look like clusters of blue to purple grapes. The Hyacinth part of the common name comes from that close relative (both are in the Scilloideae sub-family of Asparagaceae, or Asparagus family). The genus name, Muscari, comes from the Greek word muschos for musk, referring to the scent of the flowers. All members of the Muscari genus are Old World plants, with many coming from the Mediterranean region, but also from western, central and southwestern Asia and northern Africa. It has naturalized in other areas of Europe and the United States.
Muscari prefer light to moderate shade, although very tolerant of full shade and even full sun, if given enough water. The soil should be well drained, slightly acid and not too rich. Very few problems plague the genus, although moles and voles could be a problem in areas where those critters are common. One problem might be the lawn mower: do not cut the foliage until it completely dies back, as it is continuing to photosynthesize well after the flowers fade. The production of starches and sugars help to strengthen the bulb, allowing the plant to live through its dormant season. This will also help the bulb to naturalize, or form a sustaining and growing colony.
Muscari bulbs can be purchased from any garden center in the fall, or ordered on-line or by mail order from a great number of bulb purveyors. I highly recommend Brent and Becky's Bulbs, a family-owned and run business here in the U.S. The Dutch have been growing bulbs for generations, so don't be put off by northern European names like Van Engelen or Van Bourgondien. Plant in drifts of at least twenty-five for fulleffect. Planted next to Daffodils, the color contrast does them both a good turn.
I got these cuz they are so pretty and the color is amazing so i got some:) gardening my first home!
My Favorite Plants that were just given to
us for Easter. I am anxious to transplant
them but from the videos it looks like they
are supposed to be planted in the fall.
Very pretty Ginger!
I just planted several of these today (Jan 4th) in Zone 7b. Hoping they turn out alright and still bloom in the Spring.
Great ! Love bugle weed so I will try
just bought a pot of it today for my room
Sounds nice, enjoy!
My flowers have just finished and are now showing little green round balls where the flowers were. Am I correct in assuming that they are seeds? If so, when is it best to grab them? I'm just besotted by these beauties and would love to get some more around but rely on cuttings and seeds for my whole garden, thanks so much 💝
Check out this page for info about that... www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/grape-hyacinth-flower-seeds.htm You can also dig up and split up the groups of multiplying bulbs so they spread faster.
Planted a pack of 30 last fall. Let's see how they come out :)
+DS Thanks for watching DS! Hope your Muscari didn't disappoint!
I live in zone 7B, I planted in the fall, nothing come up yet, no issues with daffodils
It is probably still too early for them. Give it a little more time before you give up on them.
What kind of things can you do with this can you make jam I mean is there any thing other than that it’s pretty
It's super good for early emerging pollinators. As solitary bees and bumblebees population is declining its a great resource for them
Do these spread by seeds? Or just bulb? Because my flowers have turned into little type green pods.
Supposedly they do spread by seeds as well as bulb multiplication, but in my experience it seems like the bulbs do it faster.
Can you tell me when Hyacinth sprout? I live in Toronto/On. I planted them in Sept. Now it is March and I do not see any sign of sprout! Thank you
Should these bulbs be planted in small groups or clusters of three to five about a couple of inches from each bulb in the cluster? I read that somewhere.
Planting in clusters of that or even greater numbers generally works well depending on the setting. In some arboretums they plant in clusters of hundreds!
@@Gardenclips WOW! Thank you!
Light & water requirements?
They are so hardy !! Don’t fuss them too much ! Mine are literally unkillable lol
@@soys8834 can they grow in shade?
@@thenorthcarolinian6796 mine grow in full shade and full sun , honestly you can’t get it wrong they Literally are unkillable in my experience
@@soys8834 awesome! I want to get some asap
Can i eat them
No no ew
Yeah go on! Tell us what they taste like please
FlyingOwl yes you can
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check out the timelapse i made: th-cam.com/video/v3-A00GAwtE/w-d-xo.html