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Allium stipitatum 'Mars'
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allium 'Mars'

Bulbous herbaceous perennial to 1.2m. Stems emerge in spring with green basal leaves which die back before blooms appear. Bears spheres of tiny star-shaped purple flowers, to 15cm in diameter, in early summer.

Synonyms
Allium 'Mars'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
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

Plant bulbs in early autumn, 20cm apart and at a depth of about four times the diameter of the bulb, in well-drained soil in full sun; for more advice, see Allium cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division, removing offsets, in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to onion white rot and onion downy mildew

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