Allium roseum
"Rosy-flowered garlic"
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Tiny, perfectly formed, blush pink florets float on wiry, bright green stems, to form the pretty open-structured umbels that make Allium roseum such a delightful spring flower. Actually a form of the culinary delicacy wild garlic, the flowers float over lush, low-growing green foliage, creating beautiful contrast—meaning it is certainly worth growing for its beauty alone. Bees and butterflies will come flocking when the flowers of the pollinator-friendly Allium roseum, commonly known as rosy-flowered garlic, burst open.
Blooming in late May, Allium roseum is a valuable addition to any garden, usefully bridging the gap between the last spring bulbs and the first summer perennials. Native to the Mediterranean region, plant it in a fertile but well-drained gritty or sandy soil - with full sun for the best flowering display.
The stunning Allium roseum flowers will add a splash of vibrant colour to your garden. Plant it in well-drained soil and enjoy its blooms from late spring to early summer. Its long-lasting blooms make it an ideal choice for cut flower arrangements. Not only is it a vibrant addition to any garden, but it's also drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for those who don't want to spend a lot of time tending to their plants. Let Allium roseum bring life to your garden!
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Allium roseum
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Flower colour
Pale pink
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Bulb size
4/5
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Allium roseum bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Rosy-flowered garlic" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Allium roseum bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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