Allium karataviense ssp. henrikki ‘Red Globe’
Allium karataviense ssp. henrikki ('Red Globe') is a steroidal version of the species with huge leaves and 8 inch flower heads.
Allium karataviense ssp. henrikki (formerly known as ‘Red Globe’) is an impressive bulb from Uzbekistan producing leaves and flower heads much larger than the species and blooming earlier. The flowers are also much darker in a shade of reddish purple forming heads up to 8 inches across! Leaves do not go dormant but remain lush during flowering. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions. Every garden should have Alliums. Plant in multiples of 3, 5, 7 or more. The foliage remains pretty during flowering and beyond.
Common Name: Turkestan Onion
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sunny to shaded mountain slopes.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
