Overview
Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' 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 schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Allium genus, known for its bulbous herbaceous perennial nature and distinctive onion or garlic aroma. This deciduous plant produces star-shaped flowers arranged in an umbel atop a leafless stem, typically appearing in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for south, west, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits a range of garden settings such as city gardens, cottage gardens, gravel gardens, and containers.
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 schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' 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 schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst'
- 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 schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst'?
Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' need?
Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' 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 schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' hardy in the UK?
Allium schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst' 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 schoenoprasum 'Glowing Amethyst'?
Offsets, Seed.
More in the Allium genus
- Allium 'Judith'
- Allium 'Summer Beauty'
- Allium cepa 'Goldito'
- Allium christophii (albopilosum)Star of Persia
- Allium hookeri 'Zorami'Hooker Chives
- Allium phanerantherumconspicuous-anthered garlic
- Allium 'Millenium'
- Allium schmitzii