Nectaroscordum siculum
"Sicilian honey garlic"
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Description
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.
In Bulgaria, sicilian honey garlic is used as an edible ingredient: the leaves of the wild Nectaroscordum plant—locally known as samardala—turn up in spice mixes and salts.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Allium siculum syn. Nectaroscordum siculum
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Flower colour
Pink, green
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Bulb size
10/+
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
50 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Nectaroscordum siculum bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Sicilian honey garlic" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Nectaroscordum siculum bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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