Onion. A bulbous perennial, mid-green leaves. Bears dense umbels, cup-shaped pale pink-purple flowers. Max Height 25cm to 60cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Allium senescens
A bulbous perennial, mid-green leaves. Bears dense umbels, cup-shaped pale pink-purple flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Allium |
|---|---|
| Species | senescens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Onion |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25cm, 60cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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