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allium 'Atlas' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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allium 'Atlas'

Allium 'Atlas'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Atlas' is a bulbous perennial growing to a height of around 1.2m. Large, rounded heads of purple star-shaped flowers with green centres are produced on strong, erect stems from May untilJune.Ideal as a cut flower, both fresh and dried.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage. Care should be taken in colder regions to mulch or plant in pots and move to a frost-free location See allium cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division: once flowering is over and leaves have died down, lift the bulbs, detach any offsets, and plant them in their final positions or grow on first in gritty compost

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by onion white rot and a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years