Sicilian honeybell (Allium siculum) – 40 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/12)

Sicilian honey garlic (Allium siculum) blooms in cream and pink from May through June. With 40 bulbs in this package, you can fill approximately 1 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. The bulbs are size 10/12: the circumference of the bulb in centimeters. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium siculum
• Quantity: 40 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 1 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. Leave the spent flower heads in place: they dry beautifully and add structure to the border until autumn. Also read our tips on watering and the correct location.