Allium (Nodding Onion)
Small clumping perennial for the sunny border with flower clusters on tall stems. Prefers good loamy well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant. Alliums can't be shipped to AK, GA, ID, NV or WA.
| Growing Temperature: | 60-65°F, 50-55°F nights |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-6.2 |
| Fertility: | Light feeders, top dress or liquid feed every other water. |
| Pests and Diseases: | Generally resistant to disease but can have issues with rust, bacterial soft spots, and onion white rot. Scout for onion flies and onion thrips. |
| Potting and Timing: | Soil mix needs to be well drained. |
| Moisture: | Average moisture levels, do not over water. Allow to dry slightly between waterings. |
| Planting Level: | Plant plugs at soil level. Roots should be planted just below soil surface. |
| PGRs/Pinching: | Not generally required in the right growing conditions. |
| Lighting: |
Bare Root Division #1 - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 gallon |
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| When to Plant: | Spring to early summer. |
| Finish: | 8-10 weeks. |
3" Plug - Planting Instructions
| Container: | 1 or 2 gallon |
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| When to Plant: | Spring to early summer. |
| Finish: | 6-8 weeks 1 gallon, 8-10 weeks 2 gallon. |
Bulbs - Planting Instructions
| Container: | For giant Alliums - 2 gallon.
Globemaster, plant 1 per pot.
Purple Sensation, 3 per pot. |
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| When to Plant: | For giant Alliums - Early Fall |
| Finish: | For giant Alliums-Following Spring |
