Allium 'Spider' Allium 'Spider'

allium 'Spider'

ABOUT

'Spider' bears airy umbels of widely-spaced, starry, purple flowers each on long stems radiating from a central point in early summer. Height to around 60cm

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Alliaceae

    • Synonyms

      allium 'Spider'

    • Common names

      Allium sphaerocephalon 'Spider'

  • skullToxicity

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

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0-0.1 metre

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by offsets in autumn

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Onion white rot and a downy mildew may occur