Overview
Muscari cycladicum subsp. subsessile is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Muscari, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muscari cycladicum subsp. subsessile 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 cycladicum subsp. subsessile is a clump-forming, columnar upright perennial bulbous plant in the Asparagaceae family. It features narrow, strap-like deciduous foliage and produces clusters of small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers arranged closely along a straight, leafless stem in spring. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels from well-drained to moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suits various garden settings such as rock gardens, wildflower meadows, and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
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 cycladicum subsp. subsessile 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 cycladicum subsp. subsessile
- 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 cycladicum subsp. subsessile?
Muscari cycladicum subsp. subsessile prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muscari cycladicum subsp. subsessile need?
Muscari cycladicum subsp. subsessile 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 cycladicum subsp. subsessile hardy in the UK?
Muscari cycladicum subsp. subsessile 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 cycladicum subsp. subsessile?
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 'Chimcan'
- Muscari 'Cool Blues'
- Muscari 'Early Bird'
- Muscari 'Julia'