Nectaroscordum tripedale

Nectaroscordum siculum is a fine species with large, nodding umbels of white or cream flowers, flushed pink or purplish red, and tinted green at the base. Seed pods become erect as flowers fade. Ideal for gravel gardens and sunny borders, plant it at the front of the border, where other plants can be seen though its stems. The seed heads dry well and can be used in dried flower arrangements.

Nectaroscordum tripedale is similar to Nectaroscordum siculum but has more flowers, packed in tight umbels. Flowers are soft pink with cream margins, having an almost candy stripe effect.

For best results plant bulbs in well-drained soil in a sunny border. Nectaroscordum tripedale grows easily from seed, but the plants won't flower for around six years.