Grape hyacinth 'Dark eyes'

Muscari armeniacum

How to grow Grape hyacinth 'Dark eyes'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulb for next year

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Dark eyes is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Dark eyes from seed

Grape hyacinth is not normally grown from seed, it is easier to divide established clumps as the foliage dies back after flowering

Transplanting Dark eyes

Full sun to partial shade plant in the autumn 10 cm deep in groups of at least 3

Dark eyes is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Dark eyes

Can be used as a cut flower

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid spring.

Other Names for Grape hyacinth 'Dark eyes'

Muscari, Grape hyacinth