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allium 'Caméléon'

Allium 'Caméléon'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

A hardy, deciduous bulb with glossy green leaves reaching up to 45cm tall. Clusters of flowers up to 5cm across are held on short stems in early summer. Flowers are initially a dusky pink but fade to white with pink veining as they mature

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Add grit when grown in clay soils to improve drainage. See allium cultivation

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or merely remove dead flowerheads

Propagation

Propagate by division at any time

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years