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Sicilian Honey Garlic-Cream-Unique Bell-Shaped Flowers for Your Garden 100 in Box

Sicilian Honey Garlic-Cream-Unique Bell-Shaped Flowers for Your Garden 100 in Box

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Allium nectaroscordum, Cream - Plant Catalog

Allium nectaroscordum, Cream

Description

Allium nectaroscordum, commonly known as Sicilian Honey Garlic or Mediterranean Bells, is a unique and striking plant. It features clusters of bell-shaped flowers that hang gracefully, typically in shades of cream with hints of pink and green. This plant adds a whimsical touch to gardens with its unusual and eye-catching blooms.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It works well in mixed flower beds and can be used as a cut flower for arrangements. Its ability to attract pollinators makes it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Allium nectaroscordum, Cream
  • Common Name Common Name: Sicilian Honey Garlic, Mediterranean Bells
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 2-3 feet tall
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-10
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, Echinacea

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil moderately moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flowers to encourage growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect bulbs
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: 4-6 inches
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot
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