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| | German: Sternkugellauch | Czech: česnek | | Genus: Allium | Family: Liliaceae, | | Mature Height: 0.80 m | Deciduous: deciduous plant | | Bloom in: VI, VII, | Flower Colour:   | | Soil Preferred: penetrability, | Light Required:  | | Other Attributes: bulb, use for rockery, bed plant, plant for drying, cut plant, |
Plants of Genus Allium:01) Allium christophii TRAUTV. ( Ornamental Onion), Ger: Sternkugellauch, Czech: česnek02) Allium moly ( Garlic Onion), Ger: Gelber Hängelauch, Czech: česnek
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' - Turkestan OnionAllium karataviense Ivory Queen - silvery white, golf ball sized flowers with broad, artistic glaucous leaves, often with red margins; good for decorative window boxes, bedding and patio planters; late spring; zones 4-8; 8-10; 1876. General Description: Ornamental onions perform beautifully, bloomin... ( About-garden.com) Popular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location... ( About-garden.com) The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest r... ( About-garden.com) Index:
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 | Flowering Nodding Onion 50 Seed-Allium cernum-Perennial  During late spring, the Flowering Nodding Onion produces many heads of nodding florets in an exquisite amethyst-purple shade. As these fade, a very decorative seed head is revealed. An excellent hardy perennial in zones 5-9. From a family of more than 700 species mostly originating from dry and mountainous regions in the northern hemisphere, Alliums are closely related to the onion. This can be detected by their characteristic, pungent aroma. Popular in Victorian times, these ornamental onions are surprisingly at home in the flower border. ABOUT THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW: Kew grows more species in its 300 acres than any garden in the world and is an important scientific institution. The magnificent glasshouses, including Decimus Burtons famous Palm House, display a wide range of plants from rainforest to desert and provide the visitor with a visual and fragrant treat whatever the time of year. ...
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Price: 3.99 $ |  | Gladiator Flowering Onion Allium 10 Seeds * Allium giganteum Gladiator - Ornamental Flowering Onion The bright, 5 lilac flowers on 3-4 feet stems appear in late June and grow quickly to a colossal size, doing so in a most intriguing way. The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. If cut early the blooms last 3 weeks in water. Hardy in zones 4-8. Month of bloom: June Height: 52. General Description: Alliums or as they are also called ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Germination Guide #1 ...
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Price: 3.99 $ |  | Gladiator Flowering Onion Allium 2 Bulbs - Deer Proof! The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest repellent, all great cut flowers. ...
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Price: 7.25 $ |  | Drumstick Allium sphaerocephalon 30 Bulbs-Persian Onion Distinctive 1-inch flowerheads make an arresting display in early to midsummer when they assume their mature coloring of orchid to maroon. Very showy in the garden, the flower heads, borne on 2-foot stems, are also ideal for cutting and are popular choice for dried arrangements. General Description Ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Giant, 1 per sq. ft.; Large, 5 per sq. ft.; Small, 10 per sq. ft. ...
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Price: 7.99 $ |  | UFO Allium VOLLYBALL SIZE- 3 Bulbs - Schubertii This one has to be seen to be believed; a volleyball sized, loose, spidery, rose/purple flower filled with star shaped florets-each on stalks unequal in length; looks a bit like a bizarre spaceship with many antennas; a late spring bloomer that is suitable for forcing. General Description: Alliums or as they are also called ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Plant 1 bulb per sq. ft. ...
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Price: 7.99 $ |  | Violet Beauty Flowering Onion Allium 10 Bulb - New Violet Beauty-NEW! Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest repellent, all great cut flowers. ...
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Price: 7.99 $ |  | Persian Allium Christophii 10 Bulbs - Flowering Onion Lots of loosely formed, starry, silvery amethyst flowers compressed to make one large, round spidery head about the size of a softball; spectacular cut flower and amazing coming up through hostas, Bergenia or other ground covers. General Description: Alliums or as they are also called ornamental onions perform beautifully, blooming late spring through early summer; they add a different, spectacular or architectural dimension to the garden; many suitable for Heirloom gardens and sunny, well-drained meadow; also wonderful cut and dried flowers; Plant 1 bulb per sq. ft. ...
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Price: 9.99 $ | | Gladiator Flowering Onion Allium 4 Bulbs - Deer Proof! The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest repellent, all great cut flowers. ...
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