Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
Introduce an air of understated elegance to your garden with Allium siculum, previously known as Nectaroscordum siculum. Often called Sicilian honey garlic or Mediterranean bells, this enchanting plant is loved for its unique, bell-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from tall, slender stems. Each bloom is a soft blend of cream, pink, and green, creating a natural, understated elegance that’s perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, or any border in need of a little lift.
Blooming from late spring to early summer, Allium siculum offers more than just a pretty face. As the season progresses, its drooping bells transform into upright seed heads, extending its visual appeal well into summer. Hardy and low-maintenance, Allium siculum thrives in well-drained soil and can handle full sun or partial shade, making it a versatile choice for a range of garden settings. Plus, it’s a pollinator favourite, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
Whether used in naturalistic planting schemes or to add vertical interest in formal beds, Allium siculum is a standout. Previously known as Nectaroscordum siculum, its rustic charm and elegant form ensure it’s always a conversation starter. Bring Allium siculum into your garden for an easy-care, season-spanning spectacle with a Mediterranean twist.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, two to three times their own height deep. A slightly flattened side is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.
Space small bulbs around 5cm apart. Larger bulbs need more room, generally around twice their own width apart, so their foliage and flowers can develop freely.
Water after planting if the soil is dry, then only when needed. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally. Decorative seedheads can remain in place.
- Botanical name
- Allium siculum syn. Nectaroscordum siculum
- Flower colour
- Pink, green
- Bulb size
- 10/+
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 50 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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