Nectaroscordum siculum (formerly Allium bulgaricum)

Nectaroscordum siculum - Sicilian Honey Garlic (Allium bulgaricum)

Nectaroscordum siculum (formerly Allium bulgaricum)

Formerly known as Allium bulgaricum, the Nectaroscordum siculum or Sicilian Honey Garlic has clusters of bell-shaped greenish flowers, flushed purple and edged white. It grows 36" tall and flowers May - June. Nectaroscordum will tolerate poor garden soil, and once established, it will naturalize easily. Traditionally, Allium bulgaricum are known for being deer resistant and make excellent cut flowers.

Hardiness Zones 4-10
Mature Height 36 inches
Bloom Time Late spring to early summer (May-June)
Light Requirements Full Sun
Ship As8 CM+ Bulb
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Nectaroscordum siculum

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SKU: #88349

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Nectaroscordum siculum
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
8 CM+
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Perennializing, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Drought Tolerant

Flower Color:
Green, Purple, White
Flower Form:
Bell shape flowers
Foliage Type:
Upright spikes
Mature Spread:
9 - 12 inches
Spacing:
9 - 12 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
3" deep and 9-12" apart
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
None, let foliage die back naturally to store up energy to produce next year's blooms.

Winter Care:
In colder areas mulch is advisable
Planting Depth:
3" deep
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed.

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advance reservations, and then just as soon as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules.

Fall 2023 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Perennials
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	September 4, 2023	December 4, 2023
7A - 10B	September 25, 2023	December 4, 2023

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