Allium sativum 'Arno'

RHS Plant Profile
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Plants for pollinators
Bulbs

Perennial vegetable grown as an annual, the edible, strongly scented, compact bulbs are divided into cloves with long, narrow, flat green leaves on a tall stalk in summer. This variety produces large bulbs with pink cloves contained in a whitish skin

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: TOXIC if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus
Allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with a strong onion or garlic scent, linear, strap-shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but free draining soil in full sun. Also suitable for container growing in a pot which is at least 10cm deep. Grow in a free-draining medium and be careful not to over-water. Harvest bulbs once tops begin to yellow and fall over. See garlic cultivation, and our video Grow your own garlic: planting and choosing varieties, for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by splitting bulbs into individual cloves and planting at double their depth

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free, new growth may suffer from slugs. May be susceptible to allium leaf miner, onion thrips and onion fly

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion rot, downy mildew and rust