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leek 'Cairngorm' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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leek 'Cairngorm'

Allium porrum 'Cairngorm'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

A British bred, hardy biennial vegetable grown as an annual. Noted for its superb vigour and uniformity with thick white shanks and long standing capability in the garden. Also ideal for growing individually as pot leeks.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Start in modules indoors then transplant out later or sow seed in March and April and transplant to final position in early Summer. See Vegetable Cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to leek moth and birds. Protect with fleece or netting to prevent moths laying eggs

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion white rot, leek rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years