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ageing allium

Allium senescens

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common Names: ageing chive, German garlic

About this plant

A bulbous herbaceous perennial, up to 30cm high, with a tuft of twisted, grass-like green leaves, and pink-lilac flowers in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; for more advice see Allium cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division during spring or autumn

Pests

May be affected by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by onion white rot and a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerBanks SlopesGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years