Honey Lily (Allium Nectaroscordum Siculum) is a distinctive and elegant summer flowering bulb, producing graceful clusters of nodding bell-shaped flowers in soft cream and green, beautifully flushed with pink and burgundy. Flowering from June to July, this unusual ornamental allium creates a spectacular display in borders and cottage gardens, while its tall stems and unique blooms add height, movement and architectural interest to planting schemes.

Highly valued for its sweet honey fragrance, Honey Lily is also an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, attracting bees and other beneficial insects throughout the flowering season. Its striking flower heads make a wonderful addition to fresh and dried floral arrangements, while the seed heads continue to provide interest long after the blooms have faded.

Key Features
✓ Elegant nodding cream, green and pink bell-shaped flowers
✓ Beautiful honey fragrance
✓ Flowers during June and July
✓ Excellent for borders and cottage gardens
✓ Attracts bees and other pollinators
✓ Ideal for cut and dried flower arrangements
✓ Adds height and architectural interest to the garden

Size
✓ Flowering height: approx. 90cm (36 inches)
✓ Flower head diameter: approx. 6cm

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowering time: June to July
✓ Position: full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approx. 10–15cm (4–6 inches)
✓ Spacing: approx. 15cm (6 inches) apart
✓ Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following year. Remove spent flower heads if self-seeding is not required, or leave them in place to provide attractive seed heads and encourage naturalising. Apply a mulch in autumn to help retain moisture and improve soil fertility, promoting healthy growth and reliable flowering each summer.