Nazarene (Muscari neglectum)

Garden decoration with nazarenes

If you want to decorate your garden with a good range of colors that can be placed in pots and flowerbeds, you have to read this entire article because we are going to talk about the Nazarene. It is a plant whose scientific name is muscari neglectum and belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is a plant widely used to create wonderful ornamental designs that will serve to make your garden shine in any event such as an intimate wedding, a birthday party or simply to enjoy the tranquility of your home.

Throughout the article we are going to explain the characteristics why this plant is so used for decoration and how you should cultivate it and take care of it to get the most out of it. Do not miss it!

Key features

muscari neglectum

Nazarenes are capable of creating impressive works of art if the decoration and prior design is planned very well. It can have a unique style that makes your garden unforgettable. These are herbs of many varieties that They have flowers with a very vivid color. They usually reach heights of between 15 and 20 cm, so they are perfect to host more variety. Among the colors we have the most common being white, blue or purple. The flowers are arranged in clusters so that it appears as if they are small grapes gathered together.

Usually they are planted in pots to better distribute them throughout the space to taste. If we sow it directly on the ground we will not be able to play well with the design and decoration. One of the combinations with which this plant is most found, especially in the most humid countries of central Europe, are together with daffodils, thoughts o tulips. Apart from the great combination they make in the colors and the proportionate design they provide, they are perfect since the needs for humidity and care are similar.

Some specimens that are cared for correctly they can be up to 40 cm tall. With this difference in sizes you can also play to have a better decoration. Its flowering begins in the months of late winter and early spring. They usually grow between March and May, as the temperatures get higher and the days get longer. Among the main species of Nazarenes we have Muscari botryoides, Muscari comosun and, perhaps the best known, muscari neglectum.

Cultivation of the Nazarenes

Nazarene flowers

This plant does not need many demands on the soil. They are able to thrive well in almost any type of soil. The only thing we have to take into account is the sewer system. It is important that, when watering, the water is not stored in the substrate in such a way that it becomes waterlogged. This way we will be causing the weakness of the plant and possible death. Therefore, we will make sure that the soil has good drainage. If it is too compact, we can do some tilling or add perlite to promote aeration.

In general, they have great facility to be cultivated since it does not need a lot of nutrients. The most recommended location is in full sun, although it can also be placed in semi-shade. It all depends on the climate where we are. If there is normally a higher level of humidity and fewer sunny days, we can put it in places where it can get direct sun to take advantage of sunny days. On the other hand, if the environment is less humid and the sun is too bright (to the point of being harmful) it is better to place the pot under a tree or shrub. The advantage of this type of plant is that, being planted in pots, we can change it depending on the moment to optimize its growth and color.

The bulbs must be planted in autumn. For this we will leave a space between each bulb of 8 cm with a depth of about 5-8 cm. As we have mentioned before, depending on where we place it, the flowering lasts between the months of March to May.

Tips for decorating with muscari neglectum

Muscari neglectum flower detail

If we want to decorate our garden for a special event, we have chosen a great species. They are perfect to combine with other plants that also grow in pots and that become quite decorative. They combine quite well with some plants such as hyacinths, daffodils and tulips. We can also find it related to daisies, anemones y Violets. All of them make a good mix of colors and shapes that will give the garden more decoration at the desired time.

If, for example, you are going to celebrate a silver wedding with a feast as God intended, what better way than to receive all the guests with a mixture of natural colors and strategically arranged so that it shines much better.

Another combination that is often used with the muscari neglectum is to plant it under the trees. If we do it under some deciduous specimen, we will obtain both decorative and physiological advantages for the plant and its development. This is because by losing its leaves in winter and autumn, the Nazarene can take advantage of direct sun, while in the spring and summers it can enjoy shade and avoid the risk of being damaged by the sun's rays.

Necessary care

Combinations of nazarenes with other plants

We are now going to turn to the care it needs if we want to have it so attractive for our garden. We remember that it can thrive in both full sun and semi-shade, depending on the type of climate and the hours of sunshine. Regarding irrigation, it is necessary to increase it a little when the flower scape sprouts until it develops. When the flower is already withered is when we reduce the watering. We should not water excessively as we can cause rotting of the bulb. Always avoid puddles.

Although it is not demanding on the soil, a fertilizer with manure comes in handy to improve its quality in the flowers. To multiply it, it is enough to separate the suckers at the time of rest in flowering.

I hope that with this information you can enjoy the advantages that the muscari neglectum in the decoration of your garden.


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