Allium Schubertii
Plant Details
Striking pink – purple flowers create a stunning starburst effect on delicate stems from early summer, attracting bees to your garden. Bright green strap like foliage dies down after flowering and will return the following spring.
Month Available: March
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer flowering
Height / Spread: 50cm x 50cm (20in x 20in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Allium are bulbs and do not grow well in cold, wet soil so choose a well drained sheltered position.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Slugs, Onion Rot, Downy Mildew
Plant Care: Leave stems in autumn to enjoy the seedheads.
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: Harmful if eaten.
Benefits: Excellent for pots and borders, different foliage habit, mass of flowers, attractive to bees, neat habit
History: Alliums are commonly known as ornamental onions.
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