Nectaroscordum (Honey Garlic) are native to France and Italy and are closely related to the Alliums. Nectaroscordum siculum, Nectaroscordum siculum bulgaricum are the two most widely grown of the species and with their nodding pink and white bell like flowers make an attractive addition to the border.

If you can find it, Nectaroscordum tripedale is even prettier than Nectaroscordum siculum

Growing Notes for Nectaroscordum

  • Nectaroscordum prefer a well drained soil and a sunny position ( a little shade from hot afternnoon sun will help with flower growth).
  • Do not over water Nectaroscordum, and in wet areas dig the bulbs over winter to prevent rot.
  • Fertilize Nectaroscordum during the growing season with a seaweed based liquid fertilizer, or with a solution from the vermicaste from your worm farm. A little well rotted manure or compost dug into the soil when planting is also beneficial.
  • Nectaroscordum can be grown from seed or propagated by dividing bulbs when dug after the last foliage has died down in late autumn