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.
This is a new muscari cultivar, and it gives a modern twist to the classic blue grape hyacinth shape. Muscari 'Night Eyes' produces grape-like clusters of rounded, deep violet-blue florets, topped by snowy white caps. These sumptuous, rich clusters appear at the ends of flower stalks 15-20cm high, which makes them ideal for growing in patio pots and larger containers, raised beds, on rock gardens or at the front of beds and borders. They even look good naturalised in grass, or at the edge of a wooded garden area. Grape hyacinth 'Night Eyes' will multiply rapidly, with blooms returning every year in ever-greater numbers. Muscari always perform best in light, well-drained soil!
Traditionally, grape hyacinths make good companions to bright yellow daffodils, and despite its darker flower shade, Muscari armeniacum 'Night Eyes' is no different. It also combines well with low-growing species tulips and double bedding daisies (Bellis). Incidentally, the name Muscari comes from the light, musky scent that the flowers give off.
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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 armeniacum 'Night Eyes'
- Flower colour
- Blue
- Bulb size
- 8/9
- 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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