Flower

Grape Hyacinth

Muscari armeniacum

Cobalt-blue bottle-brushes on short stems — spring carpets for bees.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks UK-hardy grape hyacinth varieties suited to London's cool climate and spring conditions.

Crocus

Offers terracotta and ceramic pots in sizes ideal for grape hyacinth bulb planting.

Amazon UK

Supplies quality hand forks and trowels essential for planting grape hyacinth bulbs outdoors.