Grape Hyacinth 'Valerie Finnis' (Muscari)

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The name is a direct reference to the popular florist's flower Gypsophila, known as Baby's Breath, which has clouds of tiny white flowers, perfectly echoing the delicate, pale effect of this Muscari.

An exceptionally delicate and ethereal Grape Hyacinth, 'Valerie Finnis' is prized for its very pale colouring. The conical flower spikes are a beautiful shade of icy, sky-blue, so pale that they appear almost white from a distance, with the tiny bells at the top of the spike often being pure white. This creates a subtle, two-tone effect that is wonderfully soft and gentle. It has a light fragrance and is perfect for creating a serene, cool-toned spring display. It contrasts beautifully with darker blue Muscari or brightly coloured tulips and daffodils. It's an excellent choice for naturalising, forming a shimmering, low-growing carpet of colour in mid-spring.

Botanical name Muscari armeniacum 'Baby's Breath'
Bulb size 8/9 cm
Height 15-20 cm
Spread 5-8 cm
Plant spacing 150+ bulbs per m²
Habit Upright, clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy (H6)
Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Naturalising in grass
Soil Well-drained

Where to Plant:

This is a delicate and beautiful variety of Grape Hyacinth, producing elegant spires of pale, ice-blue flowers that fade to white at the base. It is very easy to grow and will thrive in a position in full sun or partial shade. It is not fussy about soil type, as long as it is not extremely waterlogged. It is perfect for creating a soft, subtle river of colour at the front of a spring border, for underplanting roses or deciduous shrubs, or for growing in pots and containers.

How to Plant:

The small bulbs should be planted in the autumn, from September to November, for flowers the following spring. Plant them at a depth of about 10cm (4 inches), with the pointed tip facing upwards. To achieve the best visual effect, they should be planted in large, generous drifts rather than in small, scattered groups. Space the bulbs about 5-8cm apart to create a dense and impactful carpet of colour.

Aftercare:

This is a very low-maintenance bulb. It is normal for the strappy green leaves to appear in the autumn and remain through the winter. After the flowers have faded in spring, it is essential to let this foliage die back naturally, as this is how the bulb stores energy for next year's display. It will multiply freely; if you wish to limit its spread, you should snip off the faded flower heads before they can produce seed.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Fragrant

Perfect for pots

Naturalising

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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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