Broad-leaved grape hyacinth (Muscari latifolium) — Bulbs, size 5/6
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Frequently asked questions
When does Muscari latifolium flower? In April and May, just after the Armenian grape hyacinth, on stems 20 to 30 cm tall.
Does Muscari latifolium 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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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
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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💙 Two-tone navy and sky-blue spikes • 🌿 A single broad leaf per bulb • 🌱 20 to 30 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers from April to May • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes on its own • 📏 Size 5/6 bulbs
The Broad-leaved grape hyacinth is easy to recognize by its two-tone spikes: in April and May, each 20 to 30 cm stem carries navy, almost black bells at the base, topped with paler sky-blue flowers. Each bulb produces a single broad, upright leaf that wraps around the base of the stem. The species, Muscari latifolium, is native to the mountains of southern and western Turkey, where it grows at the edge of pine forests.
Its spikes, taller and more architectural than those of classic grape hyacinths, take over from the first spring flowers. Among our flower bulbs, it is the grape hyacinth with the strongest contrast, easy to grow in the ground or in pots, and it naturalizes year after year.
How many bulbs should you choose?
The broad-leaved grape hyacinth looks best planted in drifts: allow 50 to 70 bulbs per square meter, or 12 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.
- 50 bulbs: about 1 m² at the foot of a shrub, or two 80 cm planters on a balcony.
- 100 bulbs: about 2 m², for a blue edging along a path.
- 200 bulbs: about 3 to 4 m², for a "blue river" winding between the borders.
- 400 bulbs: about 7 m², to naturalize a light woodland or a corner of lawn.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 400 works out at less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 50.
Planting & location
The bulbs are planted from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from April to May.
- Exposure: sun or partial shade; it naturally grows in light woodland and flowers well under a deciduous tree.
- Depth: 8 to 10 cm, tip pointing up.
- Spacing: about 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can be planted closer.
- 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.
Planted in groups of 20 to 30, the two-tone spikes form clearly visible patches of blue, more natural than a regular line.
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 to spread.
- 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 two-tone spikes bring a deep blue to partially shaded corners as well as to balconies, following the pointers in our guide to choosing plants for your balcony.
- For a blue carpet in two stages, pair it with the Armenian grape hyacinth — its bright blue clusters open the season in March, then the two-tone spikes take over in April.
- For a blue and white duo, plant it at the foot of Narcissus 'Thalia' — its fragrant white flowers open in April, above the blue spikes.
- To dress the base of tulips, plant it as a carpet in front of the white Triumph tulips — the navy blue of the spikes sets off their large white cups.
- For a balcony version, plant 12 bulbs in the Elho Greenville Round pot in leaf green, Ø20 cm — its green echoes the broad leaves and brings out both blues.
In a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and grape hyacinths above, 8 cm deep. In April, the blue spikes flower at the foot of the tulips.
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 latifolium
- Common name: broad-leaved grape hyacinth
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: species native to the mountains of southern and western Turkey
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 5/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400
- Height in flower: 20 to 30 cm
- Flowering: April to May, two-tone spikes, navy at the base and sky blue at the tip
- Planting: September to November, 8-10 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: very attractive to bees in spring
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: bulbs toxic to pets and children if ingested
- Decorative style: Natural garden / Woodland / Flower-filled balcony
Each bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the shade of the two blues 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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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.