🌼 Muscari 'Grape Ice' (10 bulbs) – Frosty contrast and purple freshness ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Muscari 'Grape Ice' is a recent, original and very decorative variety, appreciated for its contrasting dark purple and pure white flowering .
Its tight grape-purple bells , topped with an icy white crown , create a striking two-tone effect , perfect for adding depth to spring scenes.
Early flowering, compact shape, excellent resistance in pots and in the ground: it is also easy to naturalize and very hardy .
Perfect for bright borders , contrasting gardens or sophisticated pots , this muscari offers both botanical charm and graphic style.
A bold, unique, and fresh miniature bulb. 🥰
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 15 to 20 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Low to moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, well-drained, even dry in summer
📦 Quantity : 10 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing Muscari 'Grape Ice'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the first frosts.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for colorful beds , contrasting borders , sunny corners or flower meadows . It stands out particularly well in tight groups.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Superb in a contrasting pot , modern planter or in an arrangement of early bulbs . Its compact silhouette is perfect for small spaces.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 8 to 10 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 6 to 8 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then moderate in spring
💡 Gardener's tip : Pair it with white tulips , ivory daffodils , or classic blue muscari to enhance its frosty and sophisticated effect.
🌿 Caring for Muscari 'Grape Ice'
💦 Watering : Not necessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : Light application in spring if grown in a pot
✂️ Pruning : Allow foliage to dry naturally before cutting
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy bulbs
💡 Why choose Muscari 'Grape Ice'?
✅ Two-tone grape purple and white flowering , unique frosted effect
✅ Compact, rustic and easy to make
✅ Ideal for original pots , graphic borders or contrasting gardens
✅ Early flowering and excellent naturalization
✨ Add a touch of contrast and freshness with the muscari 'Grape Ice' , offered by Van Noort — a small bulb that doesn't lack style. ✨
🌿 Pair with light blooms, soft foliage or pastel plants for a bright and refined contrast effect. 😊