Allium roseum
Allium roseum is a small ornamental onion with loose heads of pink buds opening to fragrant pale pink and white flowers.
Allium roseum is a lovely small ornamental onion species with loose heads of pink buds opening to fragrant pale pink and white flowers on stems to 14-16 inches high. It offers a more relaxed and delicate display than the giant spheres of its cousins perfect for a cottage garden or naturalistic planting. It is native from Portugal to the Middle East. Allium are popular with pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. Considerable disagreement exists on the internet about its zone hardiness. Numerous sources suggest zone 3 while others state that it is less hardy. If you’re a prairie gardener and grow this bulb, please let us know how it does!
Common Name: Rosy Garlic - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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Fragrance: Yes
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Benefits: Bees Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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