ageing allium
Also known as: ageing chive; German garlic
A bulbous herbaceous perennial, up to 30cm high, with a tuft of twisted, grass-like green leaves, and pink-lilac flowers in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- ageing allium (Allium senescens)
- Genus
- Allium
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ageing allium
Distribution map
Siberia to Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ageing allium
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ageing allium care guide
- Water moderately in growth, keep drier after flowering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately in growth, keep drier after flowering
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb feed in spring before flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division during spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun; for more advice see Allium cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to onion white rot and a downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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