Allium siculum (Sicilian Honey Garlic)

Allium siculum (Sicilian Honey Garlic)
Allium siculum (Sicilian Honey Garlic)
  • Plant Details

    Aspect: Full Sun; Light/Partial Shade; Full Shade

    Soil Type: Well-Drained

    Colour: Cream & Brown

Allium siculum (Sicilian Honey Garlic)

This exquisite and unusual ornamental onion produces umbrellas of subtly coloured bell-shaped flowers, which hang from the tips of stiff, upright stems in May and June. It looks wonderful in mixed borders or more naturalised planting schemes, where it will add height, structure and colour.

After the flowers fade, their curious, shuttlecock-like seedheads extend their season of interest well into summer and, when picked, add an interesting twist to dried flower arrangements.

The flowers are a magnet for bumblebees.

Grow in well-drained soil or in containers. Unlike most Alliums, this variety grows well in shade, as well as sunny spots.

Height and spread: 1.2m x 25cm

Common name(s): Sicilian Honey Garlic; Mediterranean Bells; Sicilian Honey Lily

Please note: Alliums are bulbous plants. The foliage dies back to the ground after they have flowered and shoots again the following year. In pots, this foliage die-back occurs earlier than when established in the ground because they tend to flower considerably earlier. At certain times of the year you may receive plants which are dying back, or not visible above the ground. This is natural and not a problem! Ornamental only, not for eating.


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