Overview
Muscari 'Marleen' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Muscari, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Muscari 'Marleen' 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 'Marleen' is a perennial bulbous cultivar within the Muscari genus, known for its clump-forming, columnar upright habit. Like other Muscari, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers along a leafless stem in spring, accompanied by narrow, strap-like deciduous foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soil types ranging from chalk to clay, tolerating a variety of soil pH levels. Suitable for diverse garden settings including city gardens, rockeries, and wildflower meadows, Muscari 'Marleen' is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by dividing established clumps during dormancy in summer.
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 'Marleen' 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 'Marleen'
- 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 'Marleen'?
Muscari 'Marleen' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Muscari 'Marleen' need?
Muscari 'Marleen' 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 'Marleen' hardy in the UK?
Muscari 'Marleen' 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 'Marleen'?
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'