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Allium karataviense

Allium karataviense
Kara Tau garlic, Ornamental Onion

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Thank you to Jenny for the order preparation and Julie from the shipping department. The 10 bulbs received are healthy. Planted near the Opalia rose, I am now patiently waiting for the spring recovery (or not)...

Thierry, 19/01/2022

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A small ornamental garlic with bluish-grey foliage topped with umbels of white flowers. Ideal for borders, it also works well in containers.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time September to November
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Flowering time April to June
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Description

Allium karataviense has beautiful bluish-grey foliage and umbels of white flowers measuring 7 to 9cm (3 to 4in) in diameter. Magnificent in borders, it also thrives in containers.

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Allium karataviense (Foliage) Foliage
Allium karataviense (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour blue

Botanical data

Genus

Allium

Species

karataviense

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

Kara Tau garlic, Ornamental Onion

Origin

Central Asia

Planting and care

Alliums are easy-to-grow plants. Plant them preferably before the end of October so that they have time to establish themselves well. They fear moisture. Offer them a sunny spot in well-drained soils, even rocky ones. Plant larger bulbs at a depth of 10 or 15cm (4 or 6in), spaced 15cm (6in) apart. Plant smaller bulbs at a depth of 10cm (4in), spaced 7cm (3in) apart. They are undemanding, but do prefer poor soils.

Planting period

Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time September to November
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining, not too rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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