Overview
Allium sativum 'Jolimont' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium sativum 'Jolimont' 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 sativum 'Jolimont' (garlic 'Jolimont') is a bulbous, clump-forming perennial in the Amaryllidaceae family. Like other Allium species, it has a distinctive garlic aroma and deciduous foliage with linear leaves arising from the base. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, making it suitable for a range of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and wildlife areas. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, with flowers arranged in umbels atop leafless stems.
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 sativum 'Jolimont' 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 sativum 'Jolimont'
- 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 sativum 'Jolimont'?
Allium sativum 'Jolimont' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Allium sativum 'Jolimont' need?
Allium sativum 'Jolimont' 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 sativum 'Jolimont' hardy in the UK?
Allium sativum 'Jolimont' 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 sativum 'Jolimont'?
Offsets, Seed.
More in the Allium genus
- Allium 'Garlic White'garlic 'Garlic White'
- Allium 'Japanese White'garlic 'Japanese White'
- Allium 'Judith'
- Allium affine
- Allium akaka
- Allium alexeianum
- Allium amethystinumamethyst allium
- Allium amplectensnarrowleaf onion
