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Variety traits

Muscari Inflorescence

Muscari

The Muscari inflorescence is a raceme of numerous small bell-shaped flowers, serving as a key morphometric indicator for evaluating ornamental qualities and species identification of the crop.

In the reference 36 varieties crop Grape hyacinth, where this is mentioned in the description.

The length of the Muscari inflorescence varies from 2–8 cm and depends on the species: the highest values are characteristic of Muscari armeniacum, while Muscari azureum possesses the smallest dimensions. In addition to length and width, the shape of the inflorescence is recorded, which can be cylindrical or trapezoidal.

The inflorescence structure is a raceme where, in some species such as Muscari comosum, the apical flowers are sterile and differ in shape and color. During forcing, the density of the inflorescence depends on light intensity and the correct bulb cooling regime, while in overcrowded plantings, the inflorescences may become smaller.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

Sources8

Varieties of Grape hyacinth mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

V.O.F. A.J. van den Berg Flower Power

NL
1 record

Venus

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Ruksans

NL
1 record

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Smakman Bloembollen Breezand B.V.

NL
1 record

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Ruyter

NL
1 record

Soulmate

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Smakman Bloembollen Breezand B.V.

NL
1 record

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Van Woesik Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record