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Beginner
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0.2m
max. spread |
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0.2m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Allium senescens ssp. glaucum
Other names: German garlic, Circle onion, Blue Siberian onion, Cowlick onion, Corkscrew ornamental onion, Allium senescens ssp. montanum var. glaucum, Allium senescens 'Glaucum', Spiral onion, Curly chives, Circle chive
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Genus: Allium
Species: A. senescens ssp. glaucum - A. senescens ssp. glaucum is a compact, bulbous perennial with linear, twisted, blue- to grey-green leaves and dense, round clusters of pink to pale pink flowes in summer.
Allium senescens ssp. glaucum is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer
Habit: Erect
Allium senescens ssp. glaucum (German garlic) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel
Cultivation: Grow in fertile, but well-drained soil. Add grit to heavy soils to improve drainage. Drought tolerant once established.
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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: |
Hardy (H4) |
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