Muscari azureum

Grape hyacinths are spring flowering bulb with blue flowers that look like tiny bunches of grapes. They are extremely attractive to spring-flying pollinators, particularly the hairy footed flower bee, Anthophora plumipes.

Muscari azureum is a Turkish grape hyacinth. It's flowers are gathered in the characteristic rugby-ball shape in an attractive soft blue, sometimes with darker stripes. It sprawls less than other muscari varieties and may be grown in rock gardens without smothering its neighbours, although it can also be naturalised in grass. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

For best results grow Muscari azureum in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade.