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Muscari macrocarpum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Muscari macrocarpum

Muscari macrocarpum

Fragrant

Genus: Muscari
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A free-flowering, bulbous perennial with grey-green strap-like leaves. Dark purple buds emerge from the foliage in spring, turning to shades of yellow as they open into fragranced flowers. An alternative to the usual blue variety of muscari, and not quite as vigorous.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10cm deep in groups, in moderately fertile, moist, but well drained soil in full sun. To retain vigour, lift congested clumps and divide when dormant in autumn

Pruning

Remove old flower stems and dead foliage in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide clumps and plant divisions separately in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to a virus

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersHedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years