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Drumstick allium

Allium sphaerocephalon

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Drumstick allium is a member of the Allium family. Its botanical name is Allium sphaerocephalon.

The drumstick Allium has egg-shaped flowers in summer that start off green, then bloom and develop to pink and then clover red-purple. These plants are attractive in a bed or border, especially peeking up through other plants, such as roses, so that their nondescript foliage is hidden. Their vertical presence and eye-catching flower shape are valuable additions to the garden, and they naturalize freely. The charming purple-red drumsticks bloom in midsummer and then fade as summer wears on.

Drumstick allium grows as a perennial and is an ornamental / flower. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Drumstick allium normally grows to a erect habit with a max height of 1.95 feet (that's 60.0 cm metric). This plant tends to bloom in early summer. Popular varieties of Drumstick allium with home gardeners are Purple, Hair, and Alpine rosy bells.

Drumstick allium is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Drumstick allium have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Drumstick allium

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Zone 4 to 11 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Drumstick allium is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Drumstick allium from seed

Transplanting Drumstick allium

Companion plants for Drumstick allium

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Drumstick allium so consider planting:

Drumstick allium likes Asiatic Lily
Drumstick allium likes Tickseed
Drumstick allium likes Sweet william
Drumstick allium likes Winter iris
Drumstick allium likes Common Peony
Drumstick allium likes Baby's breath
Drumstick allium likes Daylily
Drumstick allium likes Mountain cornflower
Drumstick allium likes Common foxglove
Drumstick allium likes Common Mullein
Drumstick allium likes Red hot poker

Repellent plants for Drumstick allium

These plants will not grow well with Drumstick allium so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Drumstick allium problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Drumstick allium plants:

Other names for Drumstick allium

Drumsticks, Ornamental onion, Round headed leek, Hair allium

Latest Drumstick allium Reviews

02 Sep 2012

CraftyGardener's Allium in pots was Reviewed day 316

finished for year, leaves died off

0 stars
15 Jun 2012

CraftyGardener's Allium,yellow molly was Reviewed day 85

blooms are finished

0 stars

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Drumstick allium care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Drumstick allium exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Drumstick allium to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Drumstick allium exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Drumstick allium grow into? Erect
Hardiness How frost hardy is Drumstick allium? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Drumstick allium come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Drumstick allium grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet Mature Spread How wide does Drumstick allium grow? 15.0 cm / 5.85 inches
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Drumstick allium grow best in? Zone 4 to Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Drumstick allium. -
Water Requirements How much water does Drumstick allium require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Drumstick allium need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Drumstick allium in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Drumstick allium need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Drumstick allium be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Drumstick allium? 5.08 cm / 1.98 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Drumstick allium? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Drumstick allium? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Drumstick allium need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Drumstick allium in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Drumstick allium seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Drumstick allium seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Drumstick allium bloom? Early Summer Harvest Time When is Drumstick allium ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Drumstick allium? Help build our wiki!

How long does Drumstick allium take to grow?

These estimates for how long Drumstick allium takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Drumstick allium to germinate? 90 days Average 90 days | Min days | Max days (0)
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