'All The Buzz' Allium
Perennial
- Compact allium that blooms 2 weeks early!
- Delightful rosy-pink flower globes attract pollinators in droves.
- Deer & rabbit-resistant, easy-care garden addition.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 14-18” tall x 16-20" wide at maturity.
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Description
Perennial alliums are beloved by gardeners and, more importantly, attract butterflies, honeybees, and other beneficial insects to the garden. Each flower head is made of hundreds of nectar-rich flowers, which are an essential food source for pollinators in late summer and early fall. While most love it, pests (such as deer and rabbits) find it unappealing and tend to leave it alone. It's an ideal choice for gardeners of all levels, requiring minimal maintenance to thrive in the landscape.
Details
Patent #: PP37117 CPBRAF
Common name: Ornamental onion, allium
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 14-18" x 16-20"
Flower color: Rosey-pink, purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest:Midsummer to early fall
Bloom time: Midsummer to late summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, heat-tolerant, deer-resistant, container plants, cold-tolerant, best for beginners, low maintenance, pollinator-friendly, fragrant, cut flower, low flammability
Uses: Groundcover, edging, flower gardens, wildlife gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flower, accent, mass planting, rock gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Water: Low to average water needs. Tolerates some drought once established, though blooming may be somewhat compromised.
Spacing: Minimum 16 inches apart.
Fertilizing: Not required. If more rapid growth is desired, apply a rose or all purpose garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No special winter requirements.
Maintenance & pruning: Pruning is not required, as the plant dies back to the ground in winter.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.