Product description
Wild Garlic, also known as Ramsons, is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its culinary versatility. The primary parts used for their culinary value are its broad, flat leaves, which provide a mild and savoury flavour that is often described as a perfect mix between chives and sweet, cooked garlic. However, its edibility doesn't stop there; the attractive, star-shaped white flowers are also edible and make a beautiful, pungent garnish, and even the small bulbs can be used.
When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, clump-forming perennial that is very adaptable, though it can spread vigorously to form a large colony. It is quite fussy about its light conditions and will thrive in locations with partial or full shade, preferring a woodland-like setting. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is kept consistently moist and is rich in organic matter. As an added benefit to the garden, its attractive white flowers are known to be very popular with pollinators.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Ramsons
Wild Garlic
Wild Garlic
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Product description
Wild Garlic, also known as Ramsons, is a popular perennial herb, famously prized for its culinary versatility. The primary parts used for their culinary value are its broad, flat leaves, which provide a mild and savoury flavour that is often described as a perfect mix between chives and sweet, cooked garlic. However, its edibility doesn't stop there; the attractive, star-shaped white flowers are also edible and make a beautiful, pungent garnish, and even the small bulbs can be used.
When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, clump-forming perennial that is very adaptable, though it can spread vigorously to form a large colony. It is quite fussy about its light conditions and will thrive in locations with partial or full shade, preferring a woodland-like setting. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is kept consistently moist and is rich in organic matter. As an added benefit to the garden, its attractive white flowers are known to be very popular with pollinators.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Always crush a leaf to check for the garlic smell before harvesting Wild Garlic, as it looks dangerously similar to the poisonous Lily of the Valley which often grows in the same woodlands. The flowers are actually stronger tasting than the leaves, so use them sparingly as a garnish to avoid overpowering your dish.
How to Water
Wild Garlic grows naturally in damp woodlands, so keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water well during spring when the leaves are actively growing to support the bulbs.
How to Plant
Plant Wild Garlic bulbs or pot-grown plants in a shady, damp woodland spot with soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil consistently moist to allow the colony to establish and spread naturally over time.
