Allium oreophilum
Allium oreophilum
Allium oreophilum
Pink lily leek, Mountain lover, Ornamental Onion
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Description
Allium oreophilum (syn. Allium ostrowskianum) is a small ornamental garlic, which bears loose lilac-pink bell-shaped flowers on ribbon-like green foliage with a metallic sheen. It is the ideal bulb to adorn the edges of a wild pathway.
This small bulbous perennial forms a carpet, reaching a height of 25 to 30cm (10 to12in). Its glabrous, thick stem, bears deciduous, linear, flat, bluish-green leaves, 5 to 10mm wide. From late May to June, it produces small, trailing, loose umbels of lilac-pink flowers. When cut, it releases a strong garlic smell.
Native to the steppes of Central Asia, Allium ostrowskianum tolerates all poor, moist and well-drained soils in warm locations. Avoid very wet soils in winter. Be cautious as it can spread quickly if it likes its environment. Cultivation in pots is possible, using a light substrate composed of 1/3 sand, 1/3 potting soil, and 1/3 perlite.
Allium oreophilum is perfect for adorning sunny borders in a wild garden. Plant it alongside fescues, moss phlox, and aubrietas.
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Allium
oreophilum
Alliaceae - Liliaceae
Pink lily leek, Mountain lover, Ornamental Onion
Cultivar or hybrid
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Planting and care
Allium oreophilum should be planted in autumn at a depth of 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) in moist, well-drained soil in a warm location, spaced 15cm (6in) apart. Add sand to the planting hole to improve bulb drainage and avoid heavy soils. If the water does not stagnate, the bulb can withstand harsh winters.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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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.