Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi

Allium 'Obliquum' - 4 pieces

CHF 34.38
CHF 34.38
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Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Zierlauch 'Obliquum' - 4 Stück - LumiBlumi
Allium 'Obliquum' - 4 pieces

Allium 'Obliquum' - 4 pieces

Allium obliquum

CHF 34.38
CHF 34.38
  • Round heads in soft greenish yellow
  • Leafy, slightly twisted stems
  • Flowers in June and July
  • About 70–90 cm tall
  • Robust wild species from Eastern Europe and Asia

Allium obliquum is an unusual ornamental onion with small, round heads in greenish yellow. The stems are leafy right to the top and twist slightly, giving the plant a quirky character. At about 70–90 cm tall, it is an original partner in border and vase.

About this variety

Yellow-green is a rarity among tall alliums. Allium obliquum carries small, rounded heads in this fresh colour, which goes with almost everything. Unlike many alliums, the leaves sit on the stem, and these are often slightly twisted. This wild species comes from Eastern Europe and Central Asia and is very robust.

At about 70–90 cm tall, 'Obliquum' suits the middle of the border and natural plantings. The soft yellow-green shows especially well next to purple flowers such as sage, catmint or hardy geraniums. It also looks fresh between grasses and with dark red foliage. It thrives in large pots.

Bees and other insects visit the flowers in early summer. For florists the unusual colour is lovely material. Voles and deer usually avoid the bulbs because of their onion smell. The plant is hardy in Switzerland and returns every year in a sunny, free-draining spot.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November about 10–15 cm deep, tip upwards. Keep 15–25 cm between them. Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil.

Care

After flowering, leave the foliage until it turns yellow. Only then may you remove it. You can leave faded heads standing as dried decoration or cut them off. Watering is only needed during long dry spells in spring. If the groups become too dense, divide them in autumn after a few years.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Allium obliquum
  • Genus: Allium
  • Class: Various
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Green, Yellow
  • Fragrant: No
  • Flowering time: June, July
  • Flowering season: Early summer, High summer
  • Height: 80 cm
  • Spread: 25 cm
  • Habit: Clump-forming
  • Position: Sun
  • Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
  • Soil type: Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Rather dry to moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Planting time: September, October, November
  • Planting depth: 4–6 inches
  • Spacing: 15–25 cm
  • Number per m²: 35
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Well suited to containers
  • Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
  • Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Partly suitable
  • Naturalising note: Can return for several years. Spreading on its own is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
  • For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
  • Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
  • RHS hardiness: H4

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