{"product_id":"muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes","title":"Broad-leaved grape hyacinth (Muscari latifolium) — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"muscari-latifolium\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, \u003cem\u003eMuscari latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of southern and western Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows at the edge of pine forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts spikes, taller and more architectural than those of classic grape hyacinths, take over from the first spring flowers. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the grape hyacinth with the strongest contrast, easy to grow in the ground or in pots, and it naturalizes year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m² at the foot of a shrub, or two 80 cm planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a blue edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a \"blue river\" winding between the borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 7 m², to naturalize a light woodland or a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from April to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; it naturally grows in light woodland and flowers well under a deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can be planted closer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor or chalky; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in groups of 20 to 30, the two-tone spikes form clearly visible patches of blue, more natural than a regular line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower clusters emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer once the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the foliage in place to yellow for five to six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: grape hyacinths will return in greater numbers each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts two-tone spikes bring a deep blue to partially shaded corners as well as to balconies, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing plants for your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet in two stages,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright blue clusters open the season in March, then the two-tone spikes take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it at the foot of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrant white flowers open in April, above the blue spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress the base of tulips,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it as a carpet in front of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003ewhite Triumph tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — the navy blue of the spikes sets off their large white cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — its green echoes the broad leaves and brings out both blues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e small muscari bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them within the next few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few for a mini bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clusters last five to seven days in a small vase or glass on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMuscari latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of southern and western Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, two-tone spikes, navy at the base and sky blue at the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 8-10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained; tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and spreads year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e bulbs toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Woodland \/ Flower-filled balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the shade of the two blues naturally vary depending on the soil, exposure and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078451977,"sku":"61398","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57470963712265,"sku":"61686","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57470963745033,"sku":"61687","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57470963777801,"sku":"61689","price":70.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-5408985.png?v=1792621470","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/broad-leaved-grape-hyacinth-muscari-latifolium-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}