Wild Garlic 'Ursinum'

Bulbs x 8

A very popular native variety grown in semi-shaded and woodland areas, commonly known as wild garlic due to the distinctive smell of garlic it gives off when crushed. The leaves are a wonderful foraging staple, perfect for blending up into a pesto or freezing with butter so you can enjoy the delicious taste year round! From April to June it also produces round heads of white, star-like flowers. The stem is from 10cm to 50cm high and is yellowish-green. The leaves are broad lancelet in shape, bright green and quite glossy. Remember when you buy allium ursinum that they need to be planted in moist areas in semi to dark-shaded or woodland settings.

Bulbs are a form of dormant plant which when planted in the correct conditions produce a full plant over time. Plants which naturally survive as bulbs will usually die down into the ground when their season is finished in order to store their energy to return the following year.

Most bulbs should be planted at a depth 2-3 times their own depth. e.g. a 5cm bulb will be planted at 10-15cm deep.

Plant bulbs with their shoot side facing upwards up. If unsure which side, it's best to plant the bulb "laying down".

Cover with soil and lightly water in. Avoid the ground staying overly wet as it may cause the bulbs to rot.

Feed weekly with a high potassium feed, such as tomato feed, once shoots appear.

Stop feeding when the foliage begins to die back. Allow the foliage to die back naturally as this will support growth in future years.

Please note: In order to lessen our environmental impact, all of our plants will be removed from their plastic cell trays or pots before sending. Ensure you are ready to pot your plants when they arrive.