tassel hyacinth

How to Grow and Care for tassel hyacinth

tassel hyacinth · Muscari comosum
Also known as: fair-haired hyacinth; ostrich-feather hyacinth; purple tassels; purse tassels; tassel grape hyacinth

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide congested clumps (when dormant in summer) to maintain vigour

Watering: Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing tassel hyacinth

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide congested clumps (when dormant in summer) to maintain vigour

How to Water tassel hyacinth?

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tassel hyacinth?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tassel hyacinth?

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What Soil Is Best for tassel hyacinth?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for tassel hyacinth?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize tassel hyacinth?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune tassel hyacinth?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate tassel hyacinth?

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division, separating offsets when dormant

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How to Transplant tassel hyacinth?

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How to Care for tassel hyacinth in Winter?

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How to Plant tassel hyacinth?

Plant 10cm deep in autumn in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Lift and divide congested clumps (when dormant in summer) to maintain vigour

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How to Repot tassel hyacinth?

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How to Harvest tassel hyacinth?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal infections including anther smuts and bluebell rust (see rust diseases), and bacterial soft rot and some virus diseases

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of tassel hyacinth

Ornamental bulbs, not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About tassel hyacinth

Attributes of tassel hyacinth

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginS and Central Europe, Southwestern Asia, Northern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Muscari comosum
Genus
Muscari
Family
Asparagaceae
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