{"id":2131,"date":"2015-11-06T02:33:32","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T09:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2131"},"modified":"2015-10-31T03:36:54","modified_gmt":"2015-10-31T10:36:54","slug":"top-spring-bulbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/flowers\/bulb\/top-spring-bulbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscari A Blue Bulb for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Muscari Species AKA Grape Hyacinth<\/h3>\n

Look out in other gardens for great bulbs to grow for next spring. This Grape Hyacinth called Muscari Azureum is a clear soft blue that is recommended for naturalising.
\nMuscari Valerie Finnis is also blue whilst most of the\u00c2\u00a0 other species and varieties flower in shades of purple.
\nMuscari grow well in pots where the foliage can look interesting.<\/p>\n

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\nI have not tried Album or Botryoides Album both white Grape or Feather Hyacinths, nor the new scented yellow Golden Fragrance.<\/p>\n

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\nMuscari Growing Tips<\/strong>
\nGrape hyacinths are reliable and easy to grow from bulbs.
\nOnce planted Muscari will flower and spread freely. Divide clumps every few years to get more stock.
\nThey need no special care and like free draining light soils.<\/p>\n

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\nOne of the earliest blue bulbs to show in my garden are the Muscari.<\/p>\n

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At the end of June I received ‘J Parkers’ Autumn wholesale catalogue. They claim to be ‘the greatest name in Dutch Bulbs’ and I have bought from them for my garden several times with good results. Last season I bought several varieties of Muscari. Whilst the wholesale catalogue is priced without vat the prices and rates for larger quantities make for a reasonably economic priced deal if you spend the minimum order value. They supply many of the local retailers but also have a retail catalogue.<\/p>\n

Grape Hyacinth – Muscari Varieties<\/h3>\n