Allium senescens
ageing allium
A bulbous herbaceous perennial, up to 30cm high, with a tuft of twisted, grass-like green leaves, and pink-lilac flowers in late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Pink Purple | Green | |
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Siberia to Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; for more advice see Allium cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division during spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to onion white rot and a downy mildew
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