Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion)

Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) pink and green hanging flower clusters close up
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) hanging flower clusters with pink and green petals

Botanical names: Nectaroscordum siculum, Allium siculum,

Common names: Ornamental Onion, Mediterranean Bells

Family: Amaryllidaceae    (Formerly:Alliaceae / Liliaceae /Amaryllidaceae )

Subfamily: Allioideae

Origin: South Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

A very fine species with large, nodding umbels of white or cream flowers, flushed pink or purplish red, and tinted green at the base. It grows easily in well-drained soil.


Image gallery: 6 images
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) pink and green flower cluster on tall slender stems.
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) tall stems with purple and cream bell-shaped flower clusters, close up
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) pink and green flower cluster close up on long stems
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) pink and green bell shaped flower, close up capture.
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) cream and maroon bell-shaped flower clusters in a close up.
Nectaroscordum siculum (Ornamental Onion) with green and purple bell flower close up on thin stems


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