Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' — Clump forming

Overview

Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Allium genus, which comprises bulbous herbaceous perennials known for their distinctive onion or garlic aroma. This deciduous plant produces linear, strap-like leaves from the base and features star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers arranged in umbels atop leafless stems. Suitable for full sun and a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, 'Troy' thrives in well-drained soil and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is ideal for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, cottage gardens, gravel areas, and containers, offering seasonal interest from spring through autumn.

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: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy'

Propagation: Offsets, Seed
Pest resistance: Allium leaf miner, Onion fly
Disease resistance: Onion white rot, Onion downy mildew

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy'?

Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' need?

Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' hardy in the UK?

Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Allium cepa (Cepa Group) 'Troy'?

Offsets, Seed.

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