Muscari 'Pink Sunrise' (Grape Hyacinth) - flori parfumate
Muscari 'Pink Sunrise' is a rare and delicate variety of "grape hyacinth", part of the Asparagaceae family, noted for its unusual color - pale pink , in contrast to the blue or purple shades characteristic of the Muscari genus. It is a perennial bulbous plant, native to Mediterranean regions, and is frequently grown in flower beds, borders, pots or spring arrangements.
Botanical characteristics:
• Floral stem: Erect, thin, green in color, bearing dense inflorescences in the form of compact clusters , with small, rounded, delicate bell-shaped flowers.
• Flowers: Powdery pink in color, with a subtle and romantic hue. The flowers are fragrant and appear in early spring , often in March-April, bringing a fresh and pastel air to gardens.
• Leaves: Linear, narrow, deep green, similar to those of onions, they grow from the base of the plant, forming a rosette.
• Height: The plant reaches 10–20 cm , making it ideal for mass plantings or in the foreground of flower beds.
🔹 Recommended growing conditions:
• Light: Preferably direct sun or partial shade . In sunny places, flowering is more abundant and the color is more intense.
• Soil: Well drained, moderately fertile, slightly sandy or with the addition of compost. The bulbs do not tolerate waterlogging.
• Watering: Reduced. During the active period (spring), water moderately, but the rest of the year the bulbs should be left in dry soil.
• Planting: The bulbs are planted in autumn , at a depth of 6–8 cm and a distance of 5–10 cm between them.
• Hardiness: Rustic plant, resistant to cold. It does not require removing the bulbs over winter in areas with moderate winters.
Muscari 'Pink Sunrise' is an elegant and delicate choice for spring gardens, bringing a pastel and bright touch to the usual early bulb landscape. With its rare shade of pink and easy maintenance, it is quickly becoming a collector's item for bulb plant lovers.
Height with pot included: approx. 15 cm