Naples garlic (Allium neopolitanum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Naples garlic on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Naples garlic
Allium neapolitanum, commonly known as Naples garlic or daffodil garlic, is a perennial bulbous plant that produces delicate, bell-shaped white flowers clustered in loose, graceful inflorescences. It is ideal for borders, rockeries, or for naturalizing in cottage gardens, adding an ethereal touch in late spring and early summer.
Native range
Mediterranean region
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. It requires well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, and moderate watering during its growth and flowering period, drastically reducing it once the foliage begins to yellow. Avoid waterlogging, as the bulbs are prone to rot.