Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

You can plant Armenian grape hyacinth with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Muscari armeniacum can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;
• Wildflower meadows – a garden that recreates an open and natural habitat, a field covered with herbs and other wild plants;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. Armenian grape hyacinth can be applied in/as:

• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Ground cover – for a perfect garden finish and to prevent weed growth;
• Hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;
• Low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;