I received 10 muscari bulbs (free) from a Vendor recently, and since there is a considerable amount of snowfall already (November 1 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) outdoors, namely where I would have planted the bulbs in September/October, I am attempting to start them indoors in a pot. I plan to allow for root development over 2 weeks indoors and then put the pot in my (unheated) garage, where I know the pot will not freeze through as it would if I placed it outdoors. I plan to house the pot in my garage until Spring, when I will place it outdoors. I'd appreciate any feedback about my plan. Thank you. Catherine Nemeth knemeth@shaw.ca
Yes, you can pot up the plants for some early spring enjoyment!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/forcing-bulbs.htm
I live in Zone 7a (Fairfield, CT 06825) I planted daffodils, crocus, and muscari Nov 1st, before the first frost. Here in CT we have had an extremely warm October and early November. The muscari has sent up leaves about 2 inches. We have two frosts and the leaves appear to be slightly wilted. Other muscari, planted 3 years ago, send up leaves every autumn. Those leaves are 4 to 5 inches long and are very green. Is this what is happening with the newly planted bulbs? What should I do? Dig them up and pot them for winter blooming indoors? Mulch them in the garden now? Mulch after the next frost? Thank you in advance, Georgia Keogh
The best thing you can do here is let them die from the next frost, and mulch then. You will be at the mercy of nature for now. This happens sometimes, and there is little that you can do for them.
Hi, I noticed an odd deformation in one of my grape hyacinths today, I've been researching to try and figure out what caused it, and if it'll spread to my other plants. I don't think this is likely, because it seems to just be a mutation. I've identified it as maybe proliferation, like what's seen in roses sometimes, but it almost seems like some sort of cancer. It is occuring on all of the buds in the plant. If you could tell me what's going on, that would be wonderful!
Most mutations are random and are a result of a change within the cells of the plant, but mutations can sometimes be triggered by cold weather, temperature fluctuations or insect damage.
Generally, genetic mutations are not a problem, and can be pruned out if undesirable; however, many sports will die out or revert back to their original form of their own accord.
Some sports are stable and may be of interest to growers who are always looking for or producing new plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-sport-mutations.htm
flowers don't seem to do well. Would the grape hyacinths affect the soil for this to happen?
They are usually fine with growing alongside other plants. I suppose it would depend on the type of other plants.
It could also be of some effect if the Hyacinths are overcrowded, and don't allow for any other bulbs to take hold.
Can you include more information about the types of flowers that you are trying to plant, and if this is shade/sun?
I had planted 100 little grape hyacinths they all bloomed the first year this year I have maybe half as many They disappeared and there’s no digging around the plants Thanks
They may have disappeared because the bulbs were not treated properly after blooming. Follow these instructions for the next bloom.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/muscari-care-after-blooming.htm
lants when they die off. Can I plant them?
Those are, in fact, the seed pods. Once they start to turn tan, you can begin to harvest the black seeds inside. If they are not black, then they are likely not ripe and will not germinate.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/grape-hyacinth-flower-seeds.htm
I planted my bulbs following the instructions provided on 29-11-19. As of today, 12-02-20, they haven't flowered. They just look like long pieces of grass. Should I just compost bin them, or will they eventually flower?
I'm afraid that it is far too early for blooms, just yet.
If they have not flowered by mid to late Spring, then you can try adding a little phosphorus and potassium to the soil. Sometimes, just a little too much nitrogen will halt flowering.
Here is an article that will help you to care for these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/grape-hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-grape-hyacinths.htm