

For larger areas, scatter the bulbs for a more natural look. Place in drifts of at least 25 bulbs for the greatest impact. Place bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches apart with the pointed end up and the flat root end facing down. ^ "Northern Shade Gardening: Blue Muscari". Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter.
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muscari flowers in full bloom Grape hyacinths form bulbs as storage organs Photo: Paula.K.

^ "Paghat's Garden: Armenian Grape Hyacinth". The grape hyacinth, so called because its bells are almost spherical and clustered tightly round their stems, is regarded by some gardeners as a pest.^ a b Mathew, Brian (1987), The Smaller Bulbs, London: B.T.Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.

^ Grey-Wilson, Christopher Mathew, Brian & Blamey, Marjorie (1981), Bulbs : the bulbous plants of Europe and their allies, London: Collins, ISBN 978-0-00-219211-8, p.
