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broad-leaved grape hyacinth

Muscari latifolium

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Muscari
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

M. latifolium is a deciduous bulbous perennial to 20cm, with a single leaf to each bulb, with dense racemes of deep blue-black flowers in spring, topped by a crown of pale violet sterile flowers

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

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

Pruning

No pruning required, but remove spent foliage and cutting back in autumn may be needed

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

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years