Allium amethystinum Forelock
Allium amethystinum Forelock
Allium amethystinum Forelock
Allium amethystinum Forelock
Amethyst meadow onion, Amethystine onion, Ornamental garlic
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Description of Allium amethystinum Forelock
Allium 'Forelock' is a unique ornamental garlic, whose flowers, perched at over 1.2m (4ft) in height, form curious dark purple umbels with a tuft of raised petals, like a stubborn lock of hair, which gradually falls into line and eventually rounds out to offer beautiful spherical inflorescences in full bloom.
The 'Forelock' ornamental garlic is derived from a selection of Allium amethystinum, a species native to the Mediterranean basin, similar in form and cultivation to A. sphaerocephalon. Standing at 1 to 1.5m (3 to 5ft) tall, 'Forelock' has deciduous, ribbon-like, flat, medium green leaves, 5 to 10mm wide. From May to June, umbel inflorescences, 10 to 12cm (4 to 5in) in diameter grow at the ends of the stems, with dark purple flowers that first blossom into upright tufts, then gradually take on a more spherical shape.
Native to dry temperate regions, Allium 'Forelock' tolerates all light, well-drained soils, including dry, poor, gravelly, and limestone ones, in a sunny and warm location. Once established, it naturalises well. Cultivation in pots is possible.
Use this variety in rock gardens, in groups, or in pots. Pair it with graceful perennials such as alchemilla, stipa, carex, perennial geraniums, and heuchera for an original display.
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Allium
amethystinum
Forelock
Alliaceae - Liliaceae
Amethyst meadow onion, Amethystine onion, Ornamental garlic
Cultivar or hybrid
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Planting of Allium amethystinum Forelock
Plant in autumn in light and well-drained soil in full sun, spaced 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) apart and at a depth of 2 to 3 times the height of the bulb. For a beautiful mass effect, group the bulbs in sets of 7. Remove faded flowers and let it naturalise. Fertilise during flowering with a special bulb fertiliser. To prevent white rot, soak the bulbs in a solution of diluted bleach at 10%. It is possible to grow in a pot using good, soft, and well-drained compost.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.