Sicilian honey garlic (Allium siculum) – 30 flower bulbs (size 8/10)

These 30 bulbs of Sicilian honey garlic (Allium siculum) will add splashes of red to your garden or patio from May through June. Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Suitable for borders among perennials, gravel gardens and large pots; the bulbs remain decorative after flowering. The bulbs are size 8/10: the circumference of the bulb in centimetres. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Features

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium siculum
• Quantity: 30 bulbs
• Bulb size: 8/10
• Flower colour: red
• Flowering period: May–June
• Planting time: September to November
• Planting depth: 8–10 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 15 cm (enough for a group of about 80 × 80 cm)
• Position: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 8–10 cm deep with the point facing upwards, in well-drained soil. Ornamental onions prefer a warm spot and well-drained soil. In wet, heavy clay, the bulbs will rot in winter. Also view our range of potting soil & tools to help you plant your bulbs properly.