This selection was named for its attractive, pinwheel-like rosettes of blue-grey to grey-green foliage which resemble “small swirling eddies of water”. It forms a very compact clump of strongly swirling leaves which range a bit in color depending on the season and sunlight.
From late summer into early fall, 1½" rounded clusters of light lilac pink flowers stand atop leafless stems like lollipops. Be sure to plant them where they won't be hidden under larger plants.
Alliums are charming plants for the rock or herb garden. When the foliage is bruised, it smells like onions since they are in the onion family. Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers' sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.
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Grade #2 Bare Root |
Height:
8.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
8.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades Blue shades Silver/grey shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Small Miniature
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Allium is easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate periods of drought relatively well. A. senescens is a bulb which multiplies by producing bulblets. These can be lifted, seperated, and used to start new plants. Division can be performed in either spring or fall. This plant typically does not reseed and is not invasive.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Early spring to early summer
Finish:
11-13 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Early spring to early summer
Finish:
12-14 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Once plants are established, provide constant liquid feed at 125-150 ppm.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
6-9 weeks of temperatures below 40° F are required.
Pests & Diseases:
Onion flies (Delia), stem nematode (Ditylenchus), onion thrips. Smut, rust, smudge (Colletotrichum), onion white rot (Sclerotium), bacterial soft rots (Erwinia).
Potting & Timing:
Plant in a well-drained soilless media.
Moisture:
Allow Allium to dry slightly between waterings.
Planting Level:
Place crown just at or slightly below soil level.
PGRs/Pinching:
No PGRs are necessary if grown under proper conditions.
The blossoms and foliage of all kinds of Alliums are edible since they members of the leek-chive-garlic family. Some taste quite strong but others offer a more delicate flavor. Try adding them to salads, soups, stir frys, and Mexican dishes.
Height:
8.0-12.0 Inches
Spread:
8.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades Blue shades Silver/grey shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Small Miniature
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Allium is easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate periods of drought relatively well. A. senescens is a bulb which multiplies by producing bulblets. These can be lifted, seperated, and used to start new plants. Division can be performed in either spring or fall. This plant typically does not reseed and is not invasive.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Early spring to early summer
Finish:
11-13 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Early spring to early summer
Finish:
12-14 weeks
Growing Temperature:
60-65° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Once plants are established, provide constant liquid feed at 125-150 ppm.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
6-9 weeks of temperatures below 40° F are required.
Pests & Diseases:
Onion flies (Delia), stem nematode (Ditylenchus), onion thrips. Smut, rust, smudge (Colletotrichum), onion white rot (Sclerotium), bacterial soft rots (Erwinia).
Potting & Timing:
Plant in a well-drained soilless media.
Moisture:
Allow Allium to dry slightly between waterings.
Planting Level:
Place crown just at or slightly below soil level.
PGRs/Pinching:
No PGRs are necessary if grown under proper conditions.
The blossoms and foliage of all kinds of Alliums are edible since they members of the leek-chive-garlic family. Some taste quite strong but others offer a more delicate flavor. Try adding them to salads, soups, stir frys, and Mexican dishes.
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