Allium 'Garlic White' (garlic 'Garlic White') — Clump forming

Overview

Allium 'Garlic White' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium 'Garlic White' 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 'Garlic White' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Allium genus, known for bulbous herbaceous perennials with a distinctive onion or garlic aroma. It has deciduous foliage and produces star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers arranged in umbels atop leafless stems. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for a range of garden settings such as city gardens, patios, and wildlife areas, with interest in spring and summer.

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 'Garlic White' 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 'Garlic White'

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 'Garlic White'?

Allium 'Garlic White' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Allium 'Garlic White' need?

Allium 'Garlic White' 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 'Garlic White' hardy in the UK?

Allium 'Garlic White' 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 'Garlic White'?

Offsets, Seed.

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