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Muscari aucheri Blue Magic

Muscari aucheri Blue Magic
Grape Hyacinth

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Small intense blue flower that brightens up the garden.

Céline D., 15/05/2018

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A fairly rare horticultural variety of muscari, with abundant flowers in small, bright medium blue clusters, in April-May. Derived from the species often cultivated in gardens, this bulb is perfectly hardy and easy to force for winter flowers indoors. It adapts well in pots or borders, in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.  
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Muscari aucheri Blue Magic is a rare horticultural variety with abundant flowering in the form of small, bright blue clusters, which appear in April-May on a carpet of bright green leaves reminiscent of snowdrops. Derived from the species often cultivated in gardens, this vigorous little bulb is perfectly hardy and easily naturalises in the garden. It thrives in both pots and borders, in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Just like hyacinths, it can be easily forced from autumn to enjoy its flowering at home, in the heart of winter.

 

Muscari aucheri is a bulbous plant from the hyacinth family, native to alpine meadows in the mountains of Turkey. Medium-sized for a muscari, the 'Blue Magic' variety sometimes reaches 25 cm (10in) high and 15 cm (6in) wide. Its vegetative cycle begins in September-October, when its foliage appears (often 3 leaves are observed). Its fairly wide, ribbon-like leaves are greenish-grey on top, stay neat after flowering and persist throughout the winter. A single flower stalk emerges in spring, April-May depending on the climate and weather. The inflorescence is a cluster of flowers 2 to 6 cm (1 to 2in) long and about 1.5 cm (1in) wide, exuding a heavy and intoxicating fragrance. The small urn-shaped flowers measure only 5 to 6 mm (0in) long and are tightly packed together, forming a narrow and dense cone. The pale green buds open into bright blue flowers, without any trace of violet. This bulb naturalises slowly but surely in light soil, without ever becoming invasive.

 

Plant Muscari 'Blue Magic' en masse, in groups of about ten bulbs, in a flower carpet or along a path for good decorative effect, or randomly naturalise them in a meadow, and at the base of bushes. Its true blue flowers will beautifully highlight all the other spring bulbs, narcissus, early hyacinths, ipheions, anemone blanda, iris reticulata... You can also plant it with other muscari (M. 'Ocean Magic, 'White Magic, M. latifolium, M. armeniacum) to further expand the colour palette. They blend well with daffodils and snowdrops. Pink or white tulips are also good companions for their graceful flowering.

 

 

  





 

 






 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Muscari

Species

aucheri

Cultivar

Blue Magic

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Grape Hyacinth

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference576481

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Planting and care

Plant your muscari as soon as possible (in September), in well-drained soil to ensure hardiness. Loosen the soil deeply. Drainage can be improved by adding fine gravel, either as a layer under the bulbs or mixed with the soil if necessary. Plant the bulbs 10 cm (4in) deep (Bulbs should be covered with about twice their height of soil) and 8 cm (3in) apart, or group them in clusters (avoiding bulb-to-bulb contact). This Muscari tolerates dense shade under deciduous trees, or partial shade, but also likes a sunny exposure that is not scorching. It prefers fertile soils, where it will thrive, but can also tolerate poor soil, where it will be smaller. Once in place, the bulbs will flower for many years if the soil is well-drained. After 2 years, you can divide the clumps and replant the bulbils from the originally planted bulbs. This will expand the covered area and promote flower vigour. If you grow them in pots, water generously in winter and autumn, then less in summer and completely stop watering during the dormancy period.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 250 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, light soil.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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