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grape hyacinth 'Christmas Pearl'

Muscari armeniacum 'Christmas Pearl'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Muscari
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Christmas Pearl' is a bulbous perennial producing tightly packed spikes of bright blue, fragrant flowers in winter. The leaves start to grow in autumn and may reach 30cm by spring, though they tend to flop over

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide (when dormant in summer) congested clumps to maintain vigour. May be invasive

Pruning

No pruning required, but can remove spent foliage in late spring

Propagation

Propagate by separating offsets in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryBog GardenSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years