Muscari x 'Blue Spike'
Grape Hyacinth
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Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Description
Double bright blue long lasting flowers. Foliage stays all summer. Do not cut. Forms grasslike carpet. Sometimes self sows seedlings. These take 3 years to bloom. So undemanding, clumps may be transplanted while in bloom. Plant in rock gardens, naturalizing and as an edger. Plant in drifts or clumps. Does well in ordinary well drained soil.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Blooming
Clumps of blue or white urn-shaped flowers appear in early spring. Some species have very pleasantly scented flowers. To promote vigor, divide congested clumps in summer or early fall when the plants are dormant.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Growth
Look great as container plants, in rock gardens, or clumped together under trees or shrubs. Flower spikes can reach as tall as 1 1/2 ft. in some species. Muscari grows best in full sun.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Planting
Plant Grape Hyacinths in early autumn. Set the bulbs 4 inches deep in the soil and about 3 inches apart.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Pest
Muscari is vulnerable to viruses.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Interesting facts
The common name "Grape Hyacinth" is derived from Muscari's close relationship with the genus Hyacinthus and the groups of flowers that resemble bunches of grapes. Members of the genus Muscari are native to Eurasia.
Grape Hyacinth (Muscari x 'Blue Spike') - Soil and irrigation
Grape Hyacinths do best with regular water during their growing season. Like many plants, they need well-drained soil that is kept moist and moderately fertile.
