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Allium moly

Allium moly
Golden garlic, Lily leek, Ornamental Onion, Ornamental Garlic

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Many bulbs rotted after just one week, even though they were stored in the kraft bag. Flowering on hold...

Virginie A., 05/05/2018

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A unique ornamental garlic with golden yellow flowers, an unusual colour among these plants.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January to March, September to November
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Description

Allium moly, or golden garlic, blooms in late spring in June. It produces dense and compact umbels measuring 5cm (2in) in diameter, which stand erect on bare stems. These umbels contain about 30 bright gold star-shaped flowers. They are composed of 6 tepals. These flowers produce globose fruits. The anthers (where the pollen is enclosed) are yellow.

 

Golden garlic's greyish-green foliage is deciduous. It is used in cooking. Each stem bears one to three lanceolate leaves, measuring 15 to 35mm (1in) in width and 20 to 30cm (8 to 12in) in length. They originate from the base and are shorter than the stem. The perennial itself reaches a height of 25cm (10in) at maturity.

Originating from southwest Europe (France, Spain), Allium moly is very hardy and can be planted anywhere in your garden to live for several years. It naturalises well in rocky areas or near large trees and in meadows. It is also found along borders of flower beds, in rock gardens, and even in walls. It can be grown in groups or as a solitary plant. It is suitable for container gardening and can enhance your balconies and patios. The beautiful star-shaped flowers are ideal to create stunning bouquets, even with dried blooms.

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Allium moly (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Allium

Species

moly

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

Golden garlic, Lily leek, Ornamental Onion, Ornamental Garlic

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference515281

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Planting and care

Allium moly is easy to grow. It does not tolerate extreme cold, but prefers warm conditions in the garden in a warm climate. Ideally, plant it in late October, 10cm (4in) deep with a spacing of 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) between bulbs. Place it in rich, light, moist or dry and well-drained soil. Keep the soil dry throughout the summer resting period. It dislikes humidity. If the soil is not sandy, place it in a rockery or remove the bulbs in July to replant them in September. Cut off the faded flowers at their base, leaving the stem, and remove the foliage once it has turned yellow. Be aware of onion flies, powdery mildew, and white rot.

Planting period

Recommended planting time January to March, September to November
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 25 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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