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.
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Deluxe
Muscari
'Lady Madonna'
grape hyacinth
Muscari 'Lady Madonna' is a refined take on the classic grape hyacinth, stepping away from the usual blues with an elegant twist. Its full, pyramidal clusters of double greenish-white flowers have a soft, almost ethereal quality—and if you look closely, the topmost little bells are delicately rimmed with a hint of purple-pink, like a whisper of blush on a spring morning. Far from flashy, Muscari 'Lady Madonna' has a quiet charm that elevates any border, pot, or rockery with its graceful poise.
Despite its delicate appearance, Muscari 'Lady Madonna' is easy-going and reliably perennial, returning year after year with minimal fuss. It thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny or lightly shaded spot, slowly naturalising into pretty clusters over time. This variety pairs beautifully with soft pastels and creamy spring whites, but also brings a calming contrast to brighter blooms. Muscari 'Lady Madonna' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking something a little different—subtle, elegant, and full of seasonal character. Let Muscari 'Lady Madonna' lend its gentle beauty and dainty details to your spring garden in quietly spectacular style.
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 'Lady Madonna'
- Flower colour
- White, green, pink
- Bulb size
- 8/9
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 150 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay - Suitable for
-
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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