Have you bought all your spring flowering bulbs yet or are you, like me, just getting round to it? Either way, plant some of these & I promise you won’t be disappointed. Part of the Allium family, so not actually an onion that you can eat, Nectaroscordum siculum is an ugly name for such a wonderful […]
Nectaroscordum siculum
Meet Nectaroscordum siculum, a classy member of that attractive family, the Alliums. The tissue covered flower buds gradually open in early summer to reveal bell-shaped flowers that are pink tinged with moss-green and cream. They take a languid approach to opening and at each stage look perfectly lovely. Their final flourish when the flower is over, […]
How to plant spring and early summer flowering bulbs.
One of the great advantages of planting gardens for clients at this time of year is that I can include bulbs in the planting plan. It’s the perfect time to plant spring and early summer bulbs, here are my tips for a lovely display next year. Ideally, it’s best to plant them before November: daffodils, the small tete a […]