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Muscari Valerie Finnis
Pack of 10 bulbs
shipping time : Late September to Late October
Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’
Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’ is perhaps the most refined of all grape hyacinths—soft, powder-blue flower spikes that rise like columns of frosted porcelain. The color is unusually pale for muscari, a clear sky-blue that feels calm, airy, and effortlessly elegant. In spring light, the blooms almost seem to glow, lending freshness and clarity wherever they are planted.
Flowering in mid-spring to a height of 15–20 cm (6–8 in), ‘Valerie Finnis’ is especially striking when planted en masse, forming drifts of cool blue that work beautifully at the front of borders, in gravel gardens, or naturalized in grass. It pairs particularly well with pale narcissi, white tulips, or soft pink muscari for a painterly, spring tapestry. Hardy, long-lived, and easy to grow, it is a bulb to treasure for its quiet, enduring charm.
Position: Full sun or light shade, in any well-drained soil. Thrives in borders, lawns, containers, or gravel plantings.
How to Plant & Grow Muscari (Grape Hyacinths)
Quick Planting Guide (for product card / at a glance)
Planting time: Fall, before the ground freezes
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Depth & spacing: 3–4" deep, 2–3" apart
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom: Early–mid spring (March–April)
Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
1. Prepare the bulbs
Muscari bulbs are small, round, and easy to handle.
Plant them soon after purchase in fall for best results.
2. Choose the planting site
Muscari thrive in well-drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of conditions.
They are excellent for borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, or naturalizing in lawns and meadows.
If soil is heavy, add grit or sand to improve drainage.
3. Plant the bulbs
Plant 3–4" deep and 2–3" apart.
For the best natural effect, plant in generous clusters or drifts rather than single rows.
Water well after planting.
4. Growing on & care
Watering: Muscari require little care — keep soil lightly moist in spring, but they tolerate some dryness.
Feeding: Not heavy feeders; add compost or bulb fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor.
Mulching: A thin compost mulch helps maintain soil fertility and protect bulbs over winter.
5. Bloom time
Muscari bloom in early–mid spring (March–April), producing charming spikes of tiny, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white, often fragrant.
6. After flowering
Allow foliage to remain until it yellows and withers — this replenishes the bulbs.
Bulbs spread easily and will naturalize into larger clumps over time.
If they become too crowded, lift and divide in summer when dormant.
Tips for Success
Plant in sweeping drifts for the most enchanting display.
Combine with tulips, daffodils, or anemones for layered spring color.
Muscari are hardy, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant — perfect for naturalizing.
Pack of 10 bulbs
shipping time : Late September to Late October
Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’
Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’ is perhaps the most refined of all grape hyacinths—soft, powder-blue flower spikes that rise like columns of frosted porcelain. The color is unusually pale for muscari, a clear sky-blue that feels calm, airy, and effortlessly elegant. In spring light, the blooms almost seem to glow, lending freshness and clarity wherever they are planted.
Flowering in mid-spring to a height of 15–20 cm (6–8 in), ‘Valerie Finnis’ is especially striking when planted en masse, forming drifts of cool blue that work beautifully at the front of borders, in gravel gardens, or naturalized in grass. It pairs particularly well with pale narcissi, white tulips, or soft pink muscari for a painterly, spring tapestry. Hardy, long-lived, and easy to grow, it is a bulb to treasure for its quiet, enduring charm.
Position: Full sun or light shade, in any well-drained soil. Thrives in borders, lawns, containers, or gravel plantings.
How to Plant & Grow Muscari (Grape Hyacinths)
Quick Planting Guide (for product card / at a glance)
Planting time: Fall, before the ground freezes
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Depth & spacing: 3–4" deep, 2–3" apart
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom: Early–mid spring (March–April)
Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
1. Prepare the bulbs
Muscari bulbs are small, round, and easy to handle.
Plant them soon after purchase in fall for best results.
2. Choose the planting site
Muscari thrive in well-drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of conditions.
They are excellent for borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, or naturalizing in lawns and meadows.
If soil is heavy, add grit or sand to improve drainage.
3. Plant the bulbs
Plant 3–4" deep and 2–3" apart.
For the best natural effect, plant in generous clusters or drifts rather than single rows.
Water well after planting.
4. Growing on & care
Watering: Muscari require little care — keep soil lightly moist in spring, but they tolerate some dryness.
Feeding: Not heavy feeders; add compost or bulb fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor.
Mulching: A thin compost mulch helps maintain soil fertility and protect bulbs over winter.
5. Bloom time
Muscari bloom in early–mid spring (March–April), producing charming spikes of tiny, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white, often fragrant.
6. After flowering
Allow foliage to remain until it yellows and withers — this replenishes the bulbs.
Bulbs spread easily and will naturalize into larger clumps over time.
If they become too crowded, lift and divide in summer when dormant.
Tips for Success
Plant in sweeping drifts for the most enchanting display.
Combine with tulips, daffodils, or anemones for layered spring color.
Muscari are hardy, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant — perfect for naturalizing.