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Beginner
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0.3m
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1.2m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Nectaroscordum siculum
Other names: Sicilian honey garlic, Allium siculum
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Genus: Nectaroscordum
Species: N. siculum - N. siculum is a bulbous perennial with linear garlic-scented leaves. In early summer, it bears umbels of pendulous green-flushed pink and cream bell-shaped flowers on tall stems.
Nectaroscordum siculum is: Deciduous
Flower: Flushed green, Cream, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is garlic scented
Habit: Erect
Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Planted in groups
Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Dorothy Murphy
How deeply should they be planted?
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- Posted: Mon. 1st November 2010 18:25
- Last reply: Mon. 1st November 2010 19:46
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
The linear leaves, deeply grooved, are strongly scented of garlic when crushed. Honey garlic may self-seed freely. It is an excellent nectar source, especially for bumble bees and is drought tolerant.
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- Posted: Wed. 3rd June 2009 20:39
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