Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
Enjoy a rich tapestry of beautiful blooms in a trio of cool, pastel shades with our ‘Sommelier’ Muscari collection. This perfectly balanced blend combines three of the best grape hyacinths which coordinate wonderfully and naturalise over time, draping themselves into a full, elaborate bouquet of colour in borders or patio containers.
Easy-to-grow and reliable muscaris like these are so easy to please and perfect for anyone who wants low-maintenance spring colour. They grow well in most conditions, emerging every spring without fuss and also naturalising over the years to forms a dense carpet. Bee-friendly and informal, this mix is best suited to growing in cottage or wildlife gardens, and their compact and unfussy nature also makes them incredible useful for filling small spaces in tricky conditions, such as in small or enclosed gardens.
Muscari collection 'Sommelier' includes:
- 5 Muscari 'Pink Sunrise' (size 5/7)
- 25 Muscari armeniacum (size 9/10)
- 20 Muscari 'White Magic' (size 8/9)
Quantity
Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Muscari collection Sommelier
- Flower colour
- Blue, white, pink
- Bulb size
- 5/7, 8/9, 9/10
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 150 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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