Muscari armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis'

Muscari Valerie Finnis is a perennial flowering ornamental plant with between 1-3 stems or spikes of racemes of densely packed flowers. Urn-shaped flowerheads of pale lavender-blues encompass the upper half of the flower stems. Accompanied by narrow, strap-like dark green foliage.

Hardy and like a shower of pale blue flowers, Muscari Valerie Finnis is tolerant of most climates and easy to grow while being a beacon of attraction for gardeners and pollinators alike in the spring season with gracefully beautiful and fragrant blooms. Plant in groups for blankets of blooms creating mounds of wonderful pale blues. Great to use at the front of beds or border or in pots, containers, in rockeries and for underplanting around trees and shrubs.

Muscari are commonly known as Grape Hyacinth and it is easy to see why from their spikes of densely packed flowerheads which resemble bunches of grapes, although they are notably not Hyacinths. Muscari typically grow within the height range of 15-20cm, making them delightful accents in beds and borders. Hardy plants that are tolerant of extreme weather, Muscari can overwinter in most environments with ease.

Low-maintenance, Muscari are a bulbous perennial which is easy to grow and naturalises well, especially at the edges of a yard or in woodland areas. Companion plant with tulips and daffodils for vibrant colour contrasts.

Muscari should be planted in fertile, well-drained soils in mostly sunny areas and are tolerant of some shade. Plant Muscari approximately 3 times the height of the bulb or about 5-10cm deep and about 5-8cm apart for beds. Muscari are generally shorter plants of about 15-20cm and make great plant for underplanting with taller blooming plants or use in pots and containers for accents to use around patios and walkway areas.