{"product_id":"valerie-finnis-grape-hyacinth-bulbs","title":"Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth Bulbs","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth Bulbs – Beautiful Ice Blue Muscari Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDreamy ice blue blooms, sweet spring fragrance, and a whole lot of cottage garden WOW!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're searching for that perfect shade of blue to make your spring garden truly unforgettable, meet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary spring-flowering bulb produces dense clusters of delicate, bell-shaped flowers in a stunning shade of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft, icy blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike the deeper cobalt and purple tones of traditional Grape Hyacinths, Valerie Finnis brings a cool, almost silvery-blue glow to the garden that's both elegant and enchanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these petite beauties make a spectacular statement when planted in generous drifts, tucked along pathways, or woven through spring flower borders. Their charming flower spikes rise above fresh green foliage, creating a beautiful carpet of color that feels right at home in romantic cottage gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlooming in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Valerie Finnis Muscari offers more than just extraordinary color. Its delicate fragrance adds another layer of springtime charm, while the flowers provide an early-season food source for visiting pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd here's something we especially love: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth bulbs can naturalize in suitable growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gradually multiplying to create dreamy drifts of soft blue flowers year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecottage gardens, rock gardens, pathway borders, containers, and naturalized plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these easy-care spring bulbs deliver beautiful color with very little fuss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraordinary Ice Blue Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A beautiful, soft silvery-blue shade that stands apart from traditional purple Grape Hyacinths.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetly Fragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delicate spring fragrance adds charm to garden pathways and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful for Naturalizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can multiply over time to create gorgeous drifts of blue spring flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early spring blooms provide nectar and pollen for visiting bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally avoided by browsing wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Small Spaces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact growth makes them ideal for borders, rock gardens, and decorative containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy, low-maintenance bulbs that can return year after year in suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Details \u0026amp; Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Muscari armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth \/ Ice Blue Muscari\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select your available package size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Partial Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ice Blue \/ Silvery Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightly Fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate During Active Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cottage Gardens, Spring Borders, Rock Gardens, Pathways, Containers \u0026amp; Naturalizing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen \u0026amp; How to Plant Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in Fall for a Dreamy Carpet of Ice Blue Spring Flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a beautiful display of soft blue blooms, plant your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth bulbs in fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, once soil temperatures begin to cool and before the ground freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland and other Zone 6–7 gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, October through November is generally an ideal time to plant these hardy spring-flowering bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall, typically September through November depending on your growing zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 inches apart for a full, natural-looking display.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place bulbs with the pointed end facing upward.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid consistently soggy planting areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water thoroughly after planting and provide moderate moisture during active spring growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering, allow the foliage to naturally yellow and die back before removing it. This helps the bulbs store energy for the following year's blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planted in favorable conditions, Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinths can gradually multiply and naturalize, creating increasingly beautiful displays each spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cottage Garden Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant a little blue magic and let the garden glow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an unforgettable spring display, plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValerie Finnis Grape Hyacinths in generous groups of 25–50 bulbs or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their unusual icy-blue flowers are especially striking when planted in flowing drifts along garden pathways or woven between emerging perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair these beautiful Muscari with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft pink tulips, creamy white daffodils, white hyacinths, or delicate pink forget-me-nots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a romantic cottage garden combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're also gorgeous planted beneath deciduous shrubs, where their pale blue blooms brighten the garden before the surrounding plants fully leaf out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a charming spring container, combine Valerie Finnis Muscari with miniature white daffodils and soft pastel pansies for a fresh, elegant display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaryland Gardeners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valerie Finnis is well suited to Maryland's colder winter temperatures and can be a wonderful naturalizing bulb in well-drained garden beds. 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