Aucher-Eloy grape hyacinth (Muscari aucheri)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Aucher-Eloy grape hyacinth (Muscari aucheri). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant Aucher-Eloy grape hyacinth in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Muscari aucheri 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;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• 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;

Planting type

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

• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• 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;