Overview
Allium beesianum is a plant with a herbaceous perennial habit in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear, strappy leaves foliage. Allium beesianum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and wildlife gardens.
About
Allium beesianum is a plant species native to southern China, provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan. It grows on slopes and in meadows at elevations of 3000–4200 m.
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About the genus
Allium is a large genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants with 1112 accepted species, making Allium the largest genus in the family Amaryllidaceae and among the largest plant genera in the world. Many of the species are edible, and some have a long history of cultivation and human consumption such as the onion, garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Allium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Allium beesianum size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Herbaceous perennial
- Foliage
- Linear, strappy leaves
- Suggested uses
- Borders, cut flowers, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Allium beesianum
- Propagation
- Bulb division, offsets, seeds
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Allium beesianum?
Allium beesianum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Allium beesianum need?
Allium beesianum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Allium beesianum hardy in the UK?
Allium beesianum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Allium beesianum?
Bulb division, offsets, seeds.
More in the Allium genus
- Allium 'Judith'
- Allium 'Summer Beauty'
- Allium cepa 'Goldito'
- Allium christophii (albopilosum)Star of Persia
- Allium hookeri 'Zorami'Hooker Chives
- Allium phanerantherumconspicuous-anthered garlic
- Allium 'Millenium'
- Allium schmitzii