Allium 'Red Eye' Allium 'Red Eye'

allium 'Red Eye'

ABOUT

a bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and umbels of densely packed pink and white flowers with dark red eyes, borne on stems about 60cm tall in late spring and early summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Alliaceae

    • Synonyms

      allium 'Red Eye'

  • 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 City & Courtyard Gardens Patio & Container Plants Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Divide clumps or remove offsets in autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur