Nectaroscordum siculum (Allium bulgaricum) - 20 Stück - LumiBlumi

Bulgarian Garlic (Nectaroscordum siculum) - 20 pieces

CHF 20.80

Bulgarian Garlic (Nectaroscordum siculum) - 20 pieces

Name: Bulgarian Garlic (Nectaroscordum siculum) - 20 pieces
Brand: Nectaroscordum
Price: 20.80 CHF
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Nectaroscordum siculum

CHF 20.80

Nodding bell-shaped flowers in cream, green and wine red
About 80–100 cm tall
Flowers from May to June
Upright, decorative seed heads
Very popular with bees

Bulgarian garlic, botanically Nectaroscordum siculum, carries loose umbels of nodding bells in cream, green, pink and wine red on tall stems. After flowering they turn upwards and form architectural seed heads. Bees love it, and in the vase it is a real eye-catcher.

About this variety

Bulgarian garlic, also known as Allium bulgaricum or Sicilian honey garlic, has been grown in gardens since the late 19th century. Umbels of bell-shaped flowers hang from slender, firm stems. Their colours are finely blended: cream and green, with pink and a dark wine red. After flowering the bells turn upwards and form pointed, hat-like seed heads.

At about 80–100 cm, it belongs in the middle or at the back of perennial borders. It looks best scattered loosely among grasses, hardy geraniums, lady's mantle or late tulips. It also stands out in naturalistic gardens, rock gardens and large pots. Its greenish tones suit calm green-and-white plantings.

The flowers are heavily visited by bees and bumblebees. Both the flowers and the seed heads can be used in the vase, dried as well. When cut, the stem smells of onion, but this soon fades. In a spot it likes, it may spread easily by seed.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, pointed end up, 10–15 cm deep and about 10 cm apart. A sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil is ideal. In heavy soils, add a little sand to the planting hole. Groups of five to ten bulbs look most natural.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow; it often looks untidy by flowering time, so perennials are useful to hide it. You can leave the seed heads standing or cut them for the vase. If you do not want self-seeding, remove them before the seed ripens. Dense clumps can be divided in late summer after a few years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Nectaroscordum siculum
Genus: Other
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Pink, Cream, Green
Flowering time: May, June
Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 25 cm
Habit: Cushion- / clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Rather dry to moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 10 cm
Number per m²: 35
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–9
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Partly suitable
Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
RHS hardiness: H5