Bulbous perennial about 90cm high, with green strap-shaped, basal leaves which die back before the airy, sparkler-like, rich pinkish-purple flowerheads to15cm across, open in early summer
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in full sun and fertile well-drained soil. It is best to grow in containers where garden soil is heavy clay and prone to saturation over winter. See allium cultivation
Propagate by offsets which can be carefully detached by lifting the bulb after flowering has finished. See bulb propagation
No pruning required
May be susceptible to onion fly and allium leaf miner
May be susceptible to onion white rot and onion downy mildew
