Purple, white, carmine pink, blue or even golden yellow - the color spectrum of the representatives of the ornamental onion family is wide. The flowering period is very similar.

Ornamental onions often bloom for several months

A long period: March to September

Depending on the species and variety, the ornamental onion blooms between March and September. But the majority of the ornamental onion plants in this country bloom from May to June.

Here are a few species and varieties with their flowering times:

  • Crimson Garden Allium: June to August
  • Star bulbs: May to August
  • Giant Allium 'Mount Everest': May
  • Blue Allium: March to May
  • Lilac Leek: July to August
  • Drumsticks: May to June
  • Drumstick Leeks: August to September

Fertilize generously before flowering begins

Before the flowering period starts, you should provide your ornamental onions with a good dose of fertilizer! Compost, which is simply carefully worked into the soil, is ideal. Alternatively, nettle manure, horn shavings (€32.93) and guano are also suitable.(€121.99)

Flower end: cutting yes or no?

When the flowering period is over, the ornamental onion looks poor. Its leaves are yellowed. Cut off the inflorescences if you do not want the ornamental onion to form seeds and use them to reproduce independently in the garden (self-sowing).

If you have nothing against the propagation, you can leave the inflorescences or seeds. The seeds are ripe in autumn and can be collected if necessary. The seed pods are still decorative well into winter.

tips

You are welcome to cut off the flower stalks and put them in a vase. They are good as cut flowers.

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Indoor plants