Allium senescens 'Pink Planet' (Ornamental Allium)
Pink Planet Allium, Pink Planet Ornamental Onion
Allium senescens 'Pink Planet' (Ornamental Allium) is a semi-sterile bulbous perennial forming a compact clump of elegantly twisting, bluish-green leaves. Blooming for about 4 weeks in late summer to early fall, a profusion of large, rounded umbels, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), tightly packed with silver-pink flowers are borne atop leafless stems just above the attractive foliage. The flowers are both long-lasting and excellent as cut flowers. A charming addition to the rock garden or the front of the water-wise border.
- Grows up to 8-18 in. tall (20-45 cm) and 15-18 in. wide (37-45 cm).
- Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. This Allium is drought tolerant.
- Lovely in beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and containers. To achieve an impressive visual effect, plant in clusters.
- Known for attracting bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators, but deer ignore it.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails, onion white rot, and downy mildew.
- Allium senescens is native to Europe, and northern Asia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 8" – 2' (20cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 18" (37cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 10 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 8" – 2' (20cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" – 18" (37cm – 45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |