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Allium atropurpureum (Allium atropurpureum)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Allium atropurpureum

Other names: Allium atropurpureum, Purple flowered onion


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Genus: Allium

Species: A. atropurpureum - A. atropurpureum is a bulbous perennial. It has basal, strap-shaped leaves and in late spring and early summer bears spherical, deep purple flowers on upright stems.

Allium atropurpureum is: Deciduous

Flower: Purple in Spring; Purple in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer

Habit: Erect

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Pests: Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.

Specific diseases: Onion rot , Downy mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back leaves only when they have completely died down.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Allium atropurpureum (Allium atropurpureum) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Grow in fertile, but well-drained soil. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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