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Allium nutans


Siberian Chives, Blue Chives, Ornamental Onion, Flowering Onion




Origin:  Native across European Russia east to China.
Family
Alliaceae
Genus
Allium
Species
nutans
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6
Temperature (°C)
-20 - (-15)
Height
30 - 60 cm
Spread
15 - 45 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJuly
Landscape
Container planting, massing, rock gardens and borders.
Cultivation
Full sun to partial-shade. Grows well in loam, chalk, sand and clay soils. Moist but well-drained with acidic, alkaline and neutral pH levels.
Shape
Columnar or Upright. 2 - 5 years to reach full growth size.
Pests
Mostly disease resistant but onion white rot and downy mildews may occur.. Susceptible to slugs and snails.
Habitat
Costal areas to drought-prone areas.
Leaf Description
Leaves are linear, flat, strap-shaped or cylindrical and tapering at both ends. 30 cm tall.
Flower Description
Bulbous, pom-pom-like, star-shaped or bell-shaped in an umbel. Have a strong onion or garlic scent.
Colour Description
The flowers are a pinkish-purle but can sometimes appear almost white. The leaves are a greyish-green colour.
Notable Specimens
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
Propagation
Seed and division.
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