{"product_id":"potted-grape-hyacinth-bulbs-muscari-lindsay","title":"Potted Grape Hyacinth Bulbs - Muscari 'Lindsay'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17281,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA perennial flower in deep violet which grows on a tall stem with deciduous, bright green foliage. Hardy through most of the UK down to -20°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17281,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThese small spring bulbs sprout bright blue flowers which bloom in April and May. They look like a cross between miniature hyacinths and a bunch of grapes, and will look great at the front of a border, at the edges of shrubbery or naturalised in grass. They are easygoing and can spread a lot without much specialist care or attention; just keep an eye on them to make sure they don't spread too much!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17281,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuscari armeniacum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lindsay' (musky plant from Armenia, cultivar: Lindsay) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlower: tufted growth \u003cbr\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers April - May\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\"}'\u003eFlowers April - May\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17281,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name(s)\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Grape Hyacinths\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eGrape Hyacinths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Grape hyacinths originate in the Mediterranean, from Turkey to the Caucasus\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eGrape hyacinths originate in the Mediterranean, from Turkey to the Caucasus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Tips \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTrim back the flowers once they have faded, but leave the rest of the stem.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildlife Value \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Can provide nectar for butterflies, and also are attractive to many other spring-flying pollinators, in particular the hairy-footed flower bee (Anthophora plumipes).\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":144,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":163}'\u003eCan provide nectar for butterflies, and also are attractive to many other spring-flying pollinators, in particular the hairy-footed flower bee (Anthophora plumipes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositioning \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Full sun to partial shade is great for these flowers; they can work well naturalised in lawns or in container displays.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eFull sun to partial shade is great for these flowers; they can work well naturalised in lawns or in container displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThey grow best in moist soil; as long as it's not drought conditions, they shouldn't need extra water.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMoist but well-drained soil is ideal; make sure they are not sat in a puddle! Chalky, loamy and sandy soils are all accepted by the grape hyacinth.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo ensure your soil has plenty of nutrients, it's a good idea to add compost or a slow-release flower fertiliser in Spring.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePet-safe? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes; no toxic effects have been reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Grape Hyacinths will spread and can get a little invasive. To prevent seeds developing, cut back spent blooms; to help control the spread, you can lift and divide clumps of the plants. This can also improve the flowers! If they still spread too much, plant into pots. Move in summer when the bulbs are dormant.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eGrape Hyacinths will spread and can get a little invasive. To prevent seeds developing, cut back spent blooms; to help control the spread, you can lift and divide clumps of the plants. This can also improve the flowers! If they still spread too much, plant into pots. Move in summer when the bulbs are dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":44519872528637,"sku":"4122923008071","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":44519872561405,"sku":"6122923008071","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/potted-grape-hyacinth-bulbs-muscari-lindsay-115960.jpg?v=1708060332","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/potted-grape-hyacinth-bulbs-muscari-lindsay","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}