Muscari 'armeniacum' (Armenian grape hyacinth)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

50 bulbs
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Delivery begins from 14 September 2026

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armeniacum, often admired for its violet-blue colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to containers.

Muscari armeniacum is the sort of spring bulb one comes to rely upon: neat, clump-forming foliage topped with dense, upright spires of violet-blue bells, each delicately tipped in white. Thread it through borders for a crisp early lift, tuck it beneath shrubs and roses, or let it quietly naturalise in grass where it will settle in and return with increasing charm.

Exceptionally easy to grow and fully hardy, it is a refined little workhorse for pots, pathways and rock gardens—particularly handsome when planted in generous drifts.

  • Colour: Violet-blue with white tips
  • Flowering: March to May
  • Height: 20cm
  • Best for: Containers, borders, underplanting, naturalising in grass
Botanical name Muscari armeniacum
Flower colour Violet-blue
Bulb size 7/8
Established height 20cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 8-10cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2-3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, under shrubs/roses, rock gardens, containers, naturalising in grass
Suitable for Containers, naturalising in grass, underplanting shrubs and roses, borders
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Muscari 'armeniacum' (Armenian 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

Naturalising

Muscari 'armeniacum' (Armenian grape hyacinth) - Harding & Bloom

Muscari 'armeniacum' (Armenian grape hyacinth)

£6.79

£6.79

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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!

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Somerset