Muscari macrocarpum — grape hyacinth
Belong formerly to the genus Muscarimia. Forms a spike with urceolate musky scented green yellow flowers with a very sweet musky smell. Multiplication by seeds which are formed in very decorative capsules. Should preferably be grown in open ground.
The genus
A well known genus from the Eastern Mediterranean, closely related to the genera Bellavalia and Leopoldia. Their inflorescence is a dense terminal raceme.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Common name :grape hyacinth
- Native to :Grèce (Îles de la mer Égée)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow, Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1), November (sem. 3-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 3-4), April (sem. 1-2)