Overview

Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Meike' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Hyacinthoides, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Meike' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Meike' is a bulbous perennial cultivar belonging to the Asparagaceae family. It forms clumps of deciduous, long, narrow leaves and produces star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH, suitable for various garden settings including cottage, city, coastal, and rock gardens. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by seed or offsets.

About the genus

Hyacinthoides is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, known as bluebells.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hyacinthoides

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North, South, East, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Meike' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Meike'

Propagation

Seed, offsets

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions