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Mount Everest' Ornamental Onion

Mount Everest' Ornamental Onion

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Allium 'Mount Everest'

Description

Allium 'Mount Everest' is a striking ornamental onion known for its tall, sturdy stems and large, spherical white flower heads. This plant adds a dramatic architectural element to gardens and is particularly effective in mass plantings or as a focal point in mixed borders.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and as a cut flower. It can also be used to create stunning visual interest in container gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Allium 'Mount Everest'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Mount Everest' Ornamental Onion
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall, 1 foot wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Excellent
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Lavender, and other perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep in fall
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Low to moderate
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flowers to encourage bulb growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones for protection
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: 4-6 inches
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
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