Overview
Muscari 'Chimcan' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Muscari, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muscari 'Chimcan' 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 'Chimcan' is a cultivar of Muscari, a genus of perennial bulbous plants in the Asparagaceae family. It forms clumps with a columnar upright habit and deciduous, narrow strap-like foliage. In spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers along a straight, leafless stem. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects and adapts to a variety of soil types and pH levels, provided the soil is well-drained and moist. Suitable for various garden settings, it can be propagated by dividing established clumps or separating offsets during summer dormancy.
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 'Chimcan' 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 'Chimcan'
- 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 'Chimcan'?
Muscari 'Chimcan' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muscari 'Chimcan' need?
Muscari 'Chimcan' 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 'Chimcan' hardy in the UK?
Muscari 'Chimcan' 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 'Chimcan'?
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 aucheri 'Autumn Glory'
- Muscari 'Cool Blues'
- Muscari 'Early Bird'
- Muscari 'Julia'
- Muscari 'Lindsay'