A bulbous perennial with slightly ribbed stems and linear, mid-green basal leaves, 30-60cm long. Dense umbels, 10cm across, of star-shaped purplish-pink flowers appear in summer above stems to 1m high
0.5-1 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. See allium cultivation for further advice
Propagate by offsets which can be carefully detached by lifting the bulb after flowering has finished. See bulb propagation
No pruning required, other than to remove old flowered stems and foliage
May be susceptible to allium leaf miner and onion fly
May be susceptible to onion white rot and downy mildews