Allium- Tapertip Onion (Bulb)
- Lavender pink flowers
- Good cut flower
- Edible leaves, flowers and bulbs
- NOT TO TAS, WA
Description
Allium- Tapertip Onion (Bulb)
Allium acuminatum
Synonyms: Allium marrayanum
NOT TO TAS, WA
- Lavender pink flowers
- Good cut flower
- Edible leaves, flowers and bulbs
Herbaceous perennial growing to 35cm. Green strappy leaves are followed by small, long-lasting umbels covered in star-like lavender pink flowers. Flowers late spring to early summer. The leaves, flowers and bulbs are all edible and have a strong onion taste; use in small quantities.
Suited to growing in beds and borders in dry gardens, will also grow in containers. Plant in clumps or drifts of 15 bulbs and allow to naturalise over time. An excellent cut flower both fresh and dried. Attracts bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant once established.
Native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada. Also known as 'Hooker's Onion' and 'Pink Allium'.
Product code: Z-ALL-03
Best Months to Plant
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Quick Planting Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 7cm |
Season | Autumn |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 10cm |
Plant Height | 35cm |
Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 180-200 days |
How To Grow
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