Muscari aucheri Early Magic
Muscari aucheri Early Magic
Muscari aucheri Early Magic
Aucher's grape hyacinth
Very small bulbs, but it is probably normal.
Hélène M., 15/11/2017
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Description
Muscari aucheri 'Early Magic' is the first blue muscari to bloom, sometimes as early as January indoors. This relatively rare horticultural variety forms small clusters of light blue flowers in two successive waves. Like all muscaris in the 'Magic' series, this newcomer is perfectly hardy and its short foliage does not hide the flowers. It adapts well to both pot and border cultivation, in sunny and well-drained soil.
Muscari aucheri is a bulbous plant from the Asparagaceae family. It is native to alpine meadows in the mountains of Turkey. 'Early Magic' is small for a muscari, sometimes reaching 15cm (6in) in height by 10cm (4in) in width. Its vegetative cycle begins in September-October, when its foliage appears (often 3 leaves are observed). Its fairly wide, short, ribbon-like leaves are greenish-grey on top. They maintain a neat appearance after flowering and persist throughout winter. One stalk emerges in March-April, depending on the climate and weather, and is soon followed by a second one. The inflorescence is a cluster of flowers 2 to 6cm (1 to 2in) long and about 1 to 2cm (1in) wide. The urn-shaped flowers are small, measuring only 5 to 6mm in length. They are tightly packed together, forming a narrow and dense cone. The flowers are a light blue colour. This bulb naturalises slowly but steadily in light soil.
Plant Muscari 'Early Magic' en masse, in groups of about ten bulbs, in a flowery carpet or along a path to achieve a good decorative effect. They can also be used to randomly naturalise in a meadow, and they work well at the base of bushes. Its beautiful blue will enhance all other spring bulbs, such as botanical narcissus and Japanese iris. It can also be planted with other muscari varieties (M. latifolium, M. armeniacum) to further expand the colour palette. They blend well with daffodils and wood anemones, creating delicate scenes. Pink or white tulips are also good companions. The bulbs can be easily forced indoors, creating potted flowers to adorn the New Year's table.
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Muscari
aucheri
Early Magic
Asparagaceae
Aucher's grape hyacinth
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your muscari as soon as possible (in September) in well-drained soil to ensure its hardiness. Loosen the soil deeply. Drainage can be improved by adding fine gravel, either layered underneath the bulbs or mixed with the soil, if necessary. Plant at a depth of 10cm (4in) (the bulbs should be covered with approximately twice their height in soil). Space the bulbs 8cm (3in) apart, or group them together in clusters (avoiding bulb contact). This muscari tolerates dense shade under deciduous trees, or partial shade, but also appreciates a sunny exposure that is not scorching. Fertile soils will encourage better growth This muscari can tolerate poor soil, but it will limit its habit. Once in place, the bulbs will flower for many years if the soil is well-drained. After 2 years, you can divide the clumps and replant the bulbils. This will expand the covered area and encourage vigour.
Pot cultivation is entirely possible: water abundantly in winter and autumn, then space out watering in summer to completely stop during the dormancy period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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