Grape Hyacinth 'Casablanca' - 100 pieces

CHF 27.40

Grape Hyacinth 'Casablanca' - 100 pieces

Name: Grape Hyacinth 'Casablanca' - 100 pieces
Brand: Muscari
Price: 27.40 CHF
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Muscari 'Casablanca'

CHF 27.40

Pure white, dense flower spikes
Light scent
Flowers in March and April
Compact, about 10–20 cm tall
For border edges, lawns and beneath trees

'Casablanca' is a compact, pure white grape hyacinth. In March and April its dense spikes set bright accents among the fresh spring green. The flowers are lightly scented. With 100 bulbs you can create whole areas in white.

About this variety

Pure white without any other tint: that is 'Casablanca'. The small bells sit densely on short stems and form compact spikes. Above the narrow, grass-like foliage they look bright and clear. The flowers give off a light, fresh scent.

At about 10–20 cm tall, this variety suits border edges, rock gardens and the ground beneath trees. Next to cobalt-blue grape hyacinths it creates a lively contrast. It also combines well with pink tulips, yellow daffodils or purple hyacinths. In pots and bowls it brings brightness to balcony and terrace. The white is particularly lovely at dusk, when other colours are already fading.

The flowers are visited by bees in spring. The stems can be cut for small table posies. 'Casablanca' multiplies over the years and naturalises in sunny to partially shaded spots. Voles and deer generally leave grape hyacinths alone. With 100 bulbs you can create generous white ribbons or islands in the lawn.

Planting

Plant the small bulbs from September to November, or even in December, 5–8 cm deep and 5–8 cm apart. The tip points upwards. Always plant several bulbs together, as the full effect only comes in dense groups. Free-draining soil in sun or partial shade is ideal.

Care

Only cut back the foliage once it has yellowed. In pots, water moderately while the plants are sprouting and flowering. Do not mow meadows and lawns until the leaves have died back. After a few years you can divide groups that have become dense.

Specifications

Botanical name: Muscari 'Casablanca'
Genus: Grape hyacinths
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Light
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 5–8 cm
Spacing: 5–8 cm
Number per m²: 150
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Suitable
Naturalising note: Can return in a suitable spot and form larger groups over time.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
RHS hardiness: H6