Allium siculum ssp. bulgaricum, commonly known as Bulgarian honey garlic or Sicilian honey lily, is a captivating Mediterranean native that brings unique charm to any landscape. Standing tall at 40 inches with its distinctive nodding bell-shaped florets in greenish-white flushed with purple and pink hues, this ornamental allium creates a dramatic visual impact in late spring gardens while remaining remarkably low-maintenance.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
- Produces stunning umbels with 20-30 pendant, bell-shaped florets that create a cascading effect
- Unique color combination of greenish-white petals with purple-pink flush and white edges
- Excellent deer and rabbit resistance makes it ideal for problem garden areas
- Attracts beneficial pollinators, especially butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity
- Dramatic 40-inch height adds vertical interest and architectural structure
- Long-lasting blooms provide extended seasonal interest
- Drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance
- Versatile companion plant that protects more vulnerable garden specimens
These elegant flowering bulbs combine ornamental appeal with practical benefits, making them an excellent investment for landscape professionals seeking reliable perennial performers.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant these hardy bulbs in fall, placing them 3 inches deep and spaced to allow 15 per square foot. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and perform well in zones 3-8, demonstrating excellent cold hardiness. The strappy foliage emerges early, followed by dramatic flower stems in very late spring. While the foliage may brown before flowering, the architectural stems and blooms remain attractive well into summer.
Order Your Wholesale Bulbs Today
DeVroomen offers these premium-quality Bulgarian honey garlic bulbs in convenient wholesale packages of 50 bulbs, perfect for landscape professionals, garden centers, and contractors. Each bag contains size 10/+ bulbs, ensuring robust growth and impressive flowering. Available for pre-order now for fall shipping, these versatile ornamentals will enhance your commercial and residential landscape projects with their unique beauty and practical benefits. Order online today to secure your stock for the upcoming planting season.
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EAN code02847910
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorGreen, Pink
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height40" / 100 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeVery Late Spring
- Plant Depth3 inches
- Spacing15 per Sq. Ft.
- Size10/+
- Packaged in50 Bulbs per Bag
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesFragrant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator
- Shipping Time FrameFall