Nectaroscordum siculum Hybrids

From the family, Amaryllidaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Sicilian Honey Garlic.

(syn. N. siculum ssp. bulgaricum) Originally from the garden of Dr George Wallace of Colchester and given by him to Sir Cedric Morris. After many years in the garden at Benton End fertilisation barriers broke down and hybrids appeared between the Sicilian and Balkan subspecies, with increased vigor. Very good for cutting with large umbels of broadly bell-shaped, caramel-brown flowers, with green stripes on the exterior. On top of the ovary are slit-formed nectar pores, separating it from the genus Allium, in which it formerly was included. Handling this plant may cause irritation of the skin.

Ships: 

Catalog Number: F08-6295