Sicilian honeybell (Allium siculum) – 160 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/12)

Sicilian honeybell (Allium siculum) blooms in cream and pink from May through June. With 160 bulbs in this package, you can cover approximately 4 m². Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. They fit beautifully in borders among perennials, gravel gardens, and large pots; the spent bulbs remain decorative. Bulb size 10/12 indicates how many centimeters the bulbs measure in circumference; a larger bulb contains more reserves for blooming.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium siculum
• Quantity: 160 bulbs
• Bulb size: 10/12
• Flower colour: cream and pink
• Flowering period: May–June
• Planting time: September through November
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Planting distance: approx. 15 cm (enough for approximately 4 m²)
• Location: sun
• Winter hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 10–15 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-drained soil. Ornamental onions like a warm spot and well-drained soil. In wet, heavy clay, the bulbs rot in winter. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.