Homebase in association with crocus

Homebase in association with crocus

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  • Eventual Height: 120cm
  • Eventual Spread: 10cm

Ornamental Onion

Nectaroscordum siculum

available to order from autumn 2008 size: 2 litre pot

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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: any moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: May and June
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


    A really unusual ornamental onion, with an umbrella of hanging, bell-shaped, creamy green flowers flushed with lilac on stiff stems in May and June. This tall, exotic-looking, bulbous perennial will add vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained border and thrives in partial shade, too. As the flowers fade, they turn upright to form curious, shuttlecock-like seedheads that extend the season of interest and add a twist to flower arrangements.

  • Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn.