Muscari 'Grape Ice' (Grape Hyacinth)

Dispatch begins week of 14 September
Autumn planting varieties are seasonal and become available at the start of September. We will then prepare your order and begin dispatch during the week beginning Monday 14 September.

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£5.09
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Grape Ice, often admired for its purple & white (bi-colour) colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Muscari latifolium 'Grape Ice' is a quietly striking grape hyacinth, sending up neat, densely packed spring spires with a most pleasing two-tone finish: deep purple at the base, graduating to a crisp white tip. Lightly scented and eminently well-mannered, it slips beautifully through the front of borders, under shrubs and trees, and into pots where its detail can be appreciated up close.

Plant in autumn and allow it to settle; by spring it forms a tidy clump of fresh green foliage and elegant bell-shaped blooms—excellent for threading amongst tulips and other spring companions, and charming in small cut posies.

  • Colour: Purple & White (bi-colour)
  • Flowering: March to May
  • Height: 20cm
  • Habit: Clump-forming perennial
  • Best for: Borders, containers and underplanting
Botanical name Muscari latifolium 'Grape Ice'
Flower colour Purple & White (bi-colour)
Bulb size 6/7cm
Established height 20cm
Established spread 10-15cm
Plant spacing 8-10cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Front of border, Containers, Under shrubs and trees
Suitable for Borders, Containers, Underplanting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) RHS Award of Garden Merit
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Muscari 'Grape Ice' (Grape hyacinth) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 8-10cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

RHS Award (AGM)

Good for cutting

Naturalising

Muscari 'Grape Ice' (Grape hyacinth) - Harding & Bloom

Muscari 'Grape Ice' (Grape Hyacinth)

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset