Species ornamental onion
Purple flowers clustered together on long, thin green stems.

ornamental onion

Allium 'Serendipity'

Ornamental onion (Allium 'Serendipity') is an amazing, show-stopping perennial! It produces large, bright, yellow-green flower umbels, on tall, sturdy stems, adding a unique colour spot to any garden. Easy to grow and low maintenance, these flowers tolerate almost any soil type and will thrive in most parts of the UK. Deer resistant, it's perfect to create a long-lasting, delicate border in your garden. With a long flowering period and hardiness to frost and heat, it is a great addition to any landscape. Its beauty, combined with its low-maintenance, makes Ornamental Onion a great choice for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Purple Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Serendipity') is a drought tolerant plant that requires very little water. It should be watered deeply and infrequently. Water the plant thoroughly once every 2 to 3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. For best results, water the plant at the soil level, avoiding wetting the foliage. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.

sunlight

For optimal growth and flowering production, ornamental onion (Allium 'Serendipity') needs to receive full sun, which is at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It does well in areas that receive morning sun, with some shade in the afternoon. For these plants to thrive, it is best to provide them with ample sunlight, though they can tolerate partial shade.

pruning

Ornamental onion, or Allium 'Serendipity', should be pruned in late spring after flowers have faded. The flower heads and stalks should be snipped off at the base of the stems. For optimal health, the clumps should be divided every 3 to 5 years, preferably in early spring. In areas with warm winters, the plants can be divided at any time from late fall to early spring. Dead and hazardous shoots, shoots that prevent airflow or open pathways between plants, and any that take away from the desired shape and size should be pruned out during late winter.

Season

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Starts Flowering

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

Starts Flowering

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

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