Nectaroscordum tripedale (Honey garlic)

Other names: Honey lily, Nectarina, Allium tripedale, Allium roseum subsp. persicum, Nectaroscordum persicum

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Species

N. tripedale is a robust, bulbous perennial with linear, channelled, garlic-scented, mid-green leaves and, in mid-spring, stout, erect stems bearing compact umbels of pendulous, bell-shaped, rose-pink flowers with cream margins.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.9 m	0.2 m	2-5 years
2 ft	0 ft	2-5 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.9 m

0.2 m

2-5 years

2 ft

0 ft

2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Chalky
Clay
Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

East
West
South
North

Exposure

Exposed
Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect

Native to

Iran, Iraq

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Fragrance

Foliage is garlic scented

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Avoid removing leaves after flowering until they have completely died down.

Propagation methods

Seed, Offsets

Propagation

Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Seedlings will take several years to flower. This species produces few offsets.

Pests and diseases

Pests

Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Monthly care advice

Sow seeds to move into a cold frame later

Separate bulb offsets

Plant 8 cm deep in any well-drained soil (autumn)

Remove faded or dead foliage (optional)

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Species

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Fragrance

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Other plants

Plants in this Genus (2)

Plants in this Genus (2)

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Ann incredibly beautiful plant.. I first came across this in Beth chatto's garden and knew that I had to have it!