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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.1m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Allium schubertii
Other names: Allium schubertii, Ornamental onion
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Genus: Allium
Species: A. schubertii - A. schubertii is a bulbous perennial with pinky purple star-burst flower heads.
Allium schubertii is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Scented leaves
Habit: Erect, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Allium schubertii (Allium schubertii) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation: Grows in fertile, but well-drained soil. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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