Van Engelen Muscari armeniacum
Best reliable spring bulb for gardeners seeking elegant pastel color palettes.
A distinctive sport offering a sophisticated color gradient of lavender-blue and white. This compact variety brings a fresh, modern aesthetic to spring borders and containers with reliable, early-season performance.
$19.75
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Vanengelen
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a softer color palette for spring borders
- Homeowners wanting low-maintenance plants that return and spread annually
- Rural gardeners dealing with frequent visits from hungry wildlife
Who should skip it
- Perfectionists maintaining strictly controlled or formal garden designs
- Tidy-minded landscapers who dislike yellowing foliage in prominent areas
- Urban gardeners with limited planting space or small container gardens
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
The unique lavender-to-green color gradient creates a sophisticated, standout spring display.
Naturalizing Potential
Robust bulbs that reliably spread and return year after year.
Versatility
Compact stature makes them perfect for containers, borders, or rock gardens.
Planting Ease
Standard depth requirements make these straightforward for gardeners of all levels.
Bloom Reliability
Consistent mid-spring performance ensures a predictable and vibrant garden show.
Climatic Adaptability
Wide hardiness range allows for successful growth across most temperate zones.
Key Specs
Bulb Size
9/10 cm
Mature Height
6 inches
Planting Depth
5 inches
Spacing
3 to 4 inches
Bloom Season
April/May
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Sun Exposure
Full to partial sunlight
Quantity per Pack
50 bulbs
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