Allium 'Forelock' Allium 'Forelock'

ABOUT
a bulbous perennial, to 75cm tall, with strap-shaped, basal leaves. Egg-shaped umbels of maroon-purple flowers, with an unusual "topknot" or tuft, are borne in late spring and summer
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Alliaceae
Synonyms
allium 'Forelock'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden City & Courtyard Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by seed, sowing in containers in a cold frame when just ripe or in the spring. Alternatively, remove offsets in autumn
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur
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