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Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Nectaroscordum siculum
Other names
Sicilian honey garlic, Allium siculum
Genus
Nectaroscordum 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
Fragrance
Foliage is garlic scented
Habit
Erect
Flower
Cream, Pink, Flushed green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Nectaroscordum siculum
Other names
Sicilian honey garlic, Allium siculum
Genus
Nectaroscordum 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is garlic scented
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Pink, Flushed green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic)
Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic)
Nectaroscordum siculum (Sicilian honey garlic)
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