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Muscari latifolium - Grape Hyacinth

Muscari latifolium
Broad-leaved Grape Hyacinth

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The foliage of this species is a completely unexpected complement, reminiscent of the mantle of greenery that adorns tulips, both contrasting, hardy and precious at the same time. The small purple-toned pompoms cheerfully pixelate the places where it is installed! Analyse et correction : The foliage of this species is a completely unexpected complement, reminiscent of the mantle of greenery that adorns tulips, both contrasting, hardy and precious at the same time. The small purple-toned pompoms cheerfully enliven the places where it is installed!

A n o u k . B, 11/05/2021

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This original muscari is a bulbous plant producing typically bicoloured clusters, densely filled with tubular flowers that are dark violet above blue. The foliage usually appears in autumn, in the form of a large, fleshy, single, chalky green leaf and then disappears in summer. This plant likes cool climates, partial shade, and well-drained, fertile soil.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September
Recommended planting time September to October
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Description

Muscari latifolium, also known as the Broad-leaved Grape Hyacinth, is an original, rather large species. It is a bulbous plant that produces narrow, conical, typically bicolored clusters, densely packed with dark purple-black tubular flowers topped with blue flowers. The foliage usually appears in autumn, in the form of a single broad and fleshy, chalky green leaf, and then disappears in summer. This plant prefers cool climates, partial shade, and well-drained, fertile soil, dry in summer.

 

Muscari latifolium is a bulbous plant in the hyacinth family native to the coniferous forests of the mountains in southern and western Turkey. It is often found growing on the edge of sparsely populated pine forests, on slightly acidic soil.

This plant is rather large for a muscari and can reach up to 40 cm (16in) high. Its vegetative cycle begins in September-October, when a single leaf appears (rarely two leaves are observed). Its broad, chalky green leaf is curled at the base and persists throughout winter. A single flower spike emerges in spring, April-May depending on the climate and weather. The inflorescence is a cluster of flowers 2 to 6 cm (1 to 2in) long and about 1.5 cm (1in) wide. The urn-shaped flowers are small, only 5 to 6 mm (0in) long and tightly packed together in a narrow, dense cone. The blue-violet almost black flowers are fertile and produce seeds after being pollinated by insects. The sterile flowers at the top of the spike are a very bright medium blue and their role is to attract pollinating insects. This bulb easily naturalises in light soil.

Plant Muscari latifolium in groups of about ten bulbs, in a flowering carpet or along a path to achieve a good decorative effect, or randomly naturalise them in a meadow and at the base of shrubs. Its flowers provide a beautiful range of blues, which will enhance all other spring bulbs. They pair well with daffodils and wood anemones, creating delicate scenes. Pink or white tulips are also good companions for their graceful flowers.

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Muscari latifolium - Grape Hyacinth (Flowering) Flowering
Muscari latifolium - Grape Hyacinth (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description deciduous in summer.

Botanical data

Genus

Muscari

Species

latifolium

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Broad-leaved Grape Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference577031

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Planting and care

Plant your Muscari latifolium as soon as possible (in September) in well-drained, loose soil to ensure its hardiness. Drainage can be improved by adding fine gravel, either layered under the bulbs or mixed with the soil, if necessary. Plant at a depth of 10 cm (4in) (bulbs should be covered with approximately twice their height in soil). Space the bulbs 8 cm (3in) apart, or group them together in clusters (avoiding bulb-to-bulb contact). This Muscari tolerates dense shade under deciduous trees, or partial shade, but also likes a sunny exposure that is not scorching. It will thrive in fertile soil, but can also tolerate poor soil, where it will be shorter. Once in place, the bulbs will flower for many years if the soil is well-drained. After 2 years, you can divide the clumps and replant the bulbils from the originally planted bulbs. This will expand the covered area and increase the vigour of the flowers. Pot cultivation is possible: water abundantly in winter and autumn, then space out watering in summer to completely stop during dormancy.

Planting period

Best planting time September
Recommended planting time September to October
Planting depth 8 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 250 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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