Overview
Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Muscari, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' is a clump-forming, columnar upright cultivar of the Muscari genus, which comprises perennial bulbous plants with narrow, strap-like foliage and clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers on leafless stems. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with varying pH levels. It prefers moist but well-drained to well-drained soils and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is ideal for use in city gardens, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs, with interest in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Muscari
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory'
- Propagation
- Division of established clumps, separating offsets when dormant in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fungal infections including anther smuts and bluebell rust, bacterial soft rot, some virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory'?
Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' need?
Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' hardy in the UK?
Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Muscari aucheri 'Autumn Glory'?
Division of established clumps, separating offsets when dormant in summer.
More in the Muscari genus
- Muscarigrape hyacinth
- Muscari armeniacum 'Argaei Album'
- Muscari armeniacum 'Côte d'Azur'
- Muscari 'Chimcan'
- Muscari 'Cool Blues'
- Muscari 'Early Bird'
- Muscari 'Julia'
- Muscari 'Lindsay'