Grape hyacinths 'Album' (Muscari azureum 'Album')

Grape hyacinths 'Album'

Also known as: Bluebonnets 'Album'

The name of grape hyacinths 'Album' refers to the Latin for 'white' due to its bright white flowers which reward gardeners with bright stems of showy color that rise above the leaves in early spring. The 'azureum' in the species name refers to the parent plant's typically blue flowers.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

2 cm to 5 cm

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Grape hyacinths 'Album'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: The grape hyacinths 'Album' needs ample water in spring and summer for flowering and foliage, with weekly watering initially, tapering off into fall to avoid bulb rot. For container plants, ensure soil is slightly damp but not soggy and well-draining before watering.

Fertilize: Using fertilizer with grape hyacinths 'Album' can boost flower quantity and longevity. Many opt for bonemeal in spring, or alternatively, an organic, water-soluble fertilizer for enhanced growth and flowering results.

Pruning: Grape hyacinths 'Album' showcases striking blue flowers. Key pruning involves removing spent flower stalks after blooming to boost bulb growth, ideally from early to late spring. Wait until foliage yellows before cutting to ensure proper nutrient transfer for improved blooming next season.

Propagation: Propagate grape hyacinths 'Album' by division after blooming at spring's end, every 3-5 years. Dig up, separate bulbs, and plant 10cm deep, 10cm apart. Add bulb fertilizer and mulch to aid establishment. Expect foliage shoots by fall, signaling spring blooms.

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