Clump-forming bulbous perennial to 40cm tall, with thick, narrow mid-green leaves, and pompoms of rose-pink, star-shaped flowers to 5cm across on upright stems, in mid-to late summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in reasonably fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. The leaves generally die down before the flowers open. See allium cultivation advice
Propagate by division or 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 onion downy mildew
