Overview
Allium fetisowii is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium fetisowii 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 fetisowii is a bulbous perennial belonging to the Allium genus, known for its distinctive onion or garlic scent. This clump-forming plant has deciduous foliage and produces star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers arranged in umbels atop leafless stems. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for various garden settings such as city gardens, gravel areas, and flower borders, with interest in spring and summer. Planting is best done in autumn, allowing foliage to die back naturally.
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 fetisowii 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 fetisowii
- 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 fetisowii?
Allium fetisowii prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Allium fetisowii need?
Allium fetisowii 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 fetisowii hardy in the UK?
Allium fetisowii 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 fetisowii?
Offsets, Seed.
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