Nectaroscordum siculum subsp. bulgaricum
Bulgarian honey garlic
An upright bulbous perennial to 1.2m tall, with narrow keeled leaves to 40cm long, and umbels of nodding green-tinged cream flowers with purple markings, in early summer, followed by erect seed capsules
Synonyms
Allium dioscoridisNectaroscordum siculum subsp. bulgaricum
see moreAllium meliophilum
Nectaroscordum meliophilum
Allium siculum subsp. bulgaricum
Allium bulgaricum
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with a strong onion or garlic scent, linear, strap-shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in almost any type of well-drained soil. Plant in groups 5cm deep and 25cm apart. For best flowering leave bulbs undisturbed. May self-seed freely
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in cold frame in autumn or spring. Remove offsets in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead before seed ripens to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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