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Allium paradoxum var. normale

Allium paradoxum var. normale

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

An ornamental onion to 30cm tall producing loose, rounded heads of white flowers on pendent stalks.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Plant bulbs 5-10cm deep in autumn

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to onion fly

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion white rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years