code: 533
It is completely frost-hardy and prefers to be in full sun
Family: ASPARAGACEAE
Common name: Hyacinthus azureus
Plant Classification: Hardy bulb
Minimum Height: 8 cm
Maximum Height: 15 cm
This species is most popular as a spring flowering bulb, Brian Mathew describing it as “a delightful plant”, to be used in rock gardens or under shrubs. It is completely frost-hardy and prefers to be in full sun.
Sowing advice:
Sow seeds at any time covering them with compost or grit 5mm deep, keeping the seed pot in a cool, well-lit spot outdoors. Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination so be very patient as many species will only germinate in the spring after chilling or freezing in the moist seed tray in the winter. Grow on individual seedlings in small pots until of sufficient size to be potted on or planted out into the open ground.
Cultivation:
P. azureum may be found in horticultural sources under the illegitimate name Hyacinthus azureus. It is still widely referenced under its previous name Muscari azureum.
