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Ramsons (Wild Garlic)
Botanical Name: Allium ursinum
Type: Hardy Perennial

Ramsons, also known as Wild Garlic, is a woodland favourite valued for its broad, glossy green leaves with a delicious garlic aroma and flavour. In spring, it produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers, creating a beautiful natural carpet under trees and in shady areas. Easy to grow and long-lived, ramsons is perfect for naturalising and harvesting fresh leaves for cooking.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 20–30cm
Spread: 25–30cm (naturalises freely)
Flowers: April – May
Position: Partial shade to full shade; moist, humus-rich soil

Growing Information

Sow: September – December (outdoors; cold stratification required)
Germination: Spring following sowing
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–25cm apart
Care: Keep soil moist; allow plants to die back naturally after flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Edible leaves, flowers, and bulbs
Perfect for shady and woodland gardens
Pollinator-friendly spring flowers
Low maintenance and fully hardy

Top Tip

Harvest young leaves before flowering for the mildest flavour. Always leave plenty behind to allow plants to regrow and spread naturally.

Perfect For

Woodland & wildlife gardens
Shady borders
Foraging-style planting
Fresh spring cooking

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