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Aucher-Eloy grape hyacinth

Muscari aucheri

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Genus: Muscari
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

M. aucheri is a bulbous perennial forming a clump to 15cm in height, with narrow grey-green leaves and erect stems with dense terminal spikes of small, globose, bright blue, white-rimmed flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

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 FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseBog GardenConservatoryOutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years