Muscari 'White Magic' (White grape hyacinth) — Bulbs, size 6/7
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Frequently asked questions
Which bulbs pair well with Muscari 'White Magic'? It forms a blue and white duo with the Armenian grape hyacinth, which flowers at the same time and height.
Does Muscari 'White Magic' naturalize? Yes, it forms new offsets every year and gradually spreads into a carpet under trees and in lawns.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🤍 Clusters of ivory-white bells • 🌱 Compact, 10 to 15 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes on its own • 📏 Size 6/7 bulbs
The Muscari 'White Magic' is the white version of the grape hyacinth: in March and April, each bulb sends up 10 to 15 cm stems covered in small ivory-white bells packed into clusters, which brighten the garden as winter ends. This cultivar comes from Muscari aucheri, a species native to Turkey, where it grows in mountain meadows.
Year after year, it forms new offsets and creates a white carpet at the foot of trees, along paths or among blue grape hyacinths. Among our flower bulbs, it is the brightest grape hyacinth, easy to grow in the ground or in pots, and its size 6/7 bulbs flower from the very first spring.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Muscari 'White Magic' looks best planted closely in drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.
- 50 bulbs: about 0.5 m² at the foot of a shrub, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony.
- 100 bulbs: about 1 m², for a white edging along a path.
- 200 bulbs: about 2 to 3 m², to lighten a border or dot a carpet of blue grape hyacinths.
- 400 bulbs: about 5 m², to naturalize a light woodland or a corner of lawn.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Plant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for blooms from March to April.
- Exposure: sun or partial shade; its white stands out especially well in partially shaded corners, under a deciduous tree.
- Depth: 7 to 8 cm, tip pointing up.
- Spacing: 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.
- Soil type: ordinary and well-drained, even poor or chalky; it only dislikes standing water.
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.
Don't worry if leaves emerge in fall: this is normal for grape hyacinths. They survive the winter unharmed, and the flowers arrive in spring.
Watering & care
In the ground, rainfall is enough. In a pot, the potting soil should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on overwatered plants with damaged roots.
- Watering: minimal — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower clusters emerge.
- Fertilizer: not needed in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer once the leaves emerge.
- Spent flowers: cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.
- After flowering: leave the foliage in place to yellow for five to six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.
In a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: grape hyacinths will return in greater numbers each year.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its white clusters brighten corners without direct sun, as shown in our guide to plants for a shady balcony.
- For a blue and white duo, mix it with the Armenian grape hyacinth — its bright blue clusters flower at the same time and height.
- For an early spring carpet, pair it with Siberian squill — its deep blue bells open in March, just before the white clusters.
- For a graphic contrast, plant it as a carpet at the foot of black Triumph tulips — the white clusters set off their almost black flowers in April.
- For a balcony version, plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the green Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter, 25 cm — it attaches to the railing and its green makes the white pop.
In a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and muscari above, 7 cm deep. The pot flowers twice, in March and then in April.
Verdeia tips
- Plant upon delivery: small muscari bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them within the next few days, as you would any new plant arriving at home.
- Cut a few for a mini bouquet: the clusters last five to seven days in a small vase or glass on a table or windowsill.
- Let them naturalize: don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of cold-hardy plants and form new offsets every year.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Muscari aucheri 'White Magic'
- Common name: white muscari, white grape hyacinth
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: cultivar derived from Muscari aucheri, a species native to Turkey
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 6/7 (6 to 7 cm in circumference), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400
- Height in flower: 10 to 15 cm
- Flowering: March to April, clusters of ivory-white bells
- Planting: September to November, 7-8 cm deep
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Soil type: ordinary, well-drained; tolerates poor and chalky soils
- Life cycle: perennial, naturalizes and spreads year after year
- Bee-friendly: one of the first sources of nectar for bees
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: bulbs toxic to pets and children if ingested
- Decorative style: Natural garden / Cottage garden / Flower-filled balcony
Each bulb is unique: the density of the clusters and the shade of white naturally vary depending on the soil, exposure and climate.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.