Allium rosenbachianum
Allium rosenbachianum is an early-blooming large globe ornamental onion with four inch wide, dark violet spheres on three foot stems.
Allium rosenbachianum is an early-blooming member of the large globe ornamental onions from the Himalayas. It has four inch wide, dark violet spheres on stems to three feet tall. Few plants can offer the unique flower forms of ornamental onions. Every garden should have Allium. Plant in multiples of 3, 5, 7 or more. Don’t fret when foliage starts to die back just before flowering. It’s normal. Just trim the leaves.
Common Name: Ornamental Onion - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
