Overview

Allium hookeri 'Zorami' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium hookeri 'Zorami' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Allium hookeri 'Zorami' is a clump-forming Allium in the Amaryllidaceae grown for its summer flowering. It has deciduous foliage and produces an upright display from May to July. Plant it in sun on a sheltered, south-facing site in a neutral loam where drainage is good. Its habit suits mixed borders and containers where seasonal flowering is wanted.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Allium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Allium hookeri 'Zorami' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Allium hookeri 'Zorami'

Propagation

Seed, offsets

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to onion white rot, downy mildews

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