Species ornamental onion
Tiny purple blooms sit atop green stem.

ornamental onion

Allium 'Purple Sensation'

The ornamental onion (Allium 'Purple Sensation') is an amazing flowering plant that is sure to amaze! Its dark purple flowers and globular clusters of blooms will bring an elegant and classic charm to any garden. It has a striking long-lasting appearance, ensuring your garden will always look beautiful. Plus, its deer and rabbit resistant qualities make it a great addition for any garden. It's an easy to grow, low maintenance, and hardy perennial that you won't regret adding to your garden. Its dazzling beauty and care-free maintenance make it an outstanding choice for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Purple Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,purple

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water ornamental onions once a week during spring and summer. Ensure that the soil is kept moist, but not soggy. During fall and winter, reduce the water amount to once every 2 weeks. Make sure that the soil is always slightly damp but never dry. It is important to note that ornamental onions may need more water during times of extreme heat.

sunlight

Ornamental onion (Allium 'Purple Sensation') prefers full sun for best growth and flowering, meaning 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. If possible, place the plants in a location that gets morning sun and late-afternoon shade, as this will help the plant's foliage stay cooler and reduce the chance of scorching during the hottest part of the day.

pruning

Ornamental onion (Allium 'Purple Sensation') should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Remove any dead or damaged foliage, and any weak or spindly stems. Also prune off any old flower spikes that have already bloomed, to ensure better flowering the following season. If the foliage is looking tired or tatty, consider tidying it up by cutting it all back by half the height. After flowering, you can prune off old flower heads to keep the plant looking neat.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Allium 'Purple Sensation' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Allium 'Purple Sensation' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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