Nodding onion
Common Name: Nodding onion
Genus: Allium
Species: cernuum
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 60cm
Spread: 5cm
Time to divide plants: February to April
This delightful species of ornamental onion has very narrow leaves and produces loose umbels of nodding, long-stalked, purplish-pink flowers in early summer. It is best grown in wilder areas of the garden as it is a vigorous grower and spreads quickly. Plant the bulbs 5cm to 10cm (2in to 4in) deep in autumn, in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position.
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