Allium elatum Allium macleanii

Allium elatum

ABOUT

A. macleanii is a bulbous perennial with strappy leaves and erect stems to 1m tall bearing spherical umbels up to 7cm across densely packed with small, purple flowers in late spring and early summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Alliaceae

    • Common names

      Allium elatum

  • skullToxicity

    Bulbs may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed or remove offsets in autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur