Allium Mount Everest x 5
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About Mount Everest Allium
Mount Everest Allium, also known as Alpine Leek, is a stunning flowering bulb that adds beauty to any garden. This variety produces large, pure white spherical flower heads on tall sturdy stems. Its elegant blooms make it a popular choice for spring gardens, borders, and containers.
Planting and Care
To grow Mount Everest Allium, choose a sunny or partially shaded location in well-draining soil. Plant the bulbs in autumn, approximately 10-15 cm deep and 15-20 cm apart. Ensure the soil is enriched with organic matter and water thoroughly after planting.
Watering and Feeding
During the growing season, provide regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Alliums prefer slightly dry conditions, so avoid overwatering. Applying a balanced fertilizer once a month will promote healthy growth.
Light and Temperature
Mount Everest Allium thrives in full sun or light shade. It prefers cool to moderate temperatures, ideally between 15-25°C. Protect the bulbs from extreme heat and frost as it may affect their growth.
Growth and Maintenance
These Alliums can reach a height of about 80-100 cm and spread approximately 10-15 cm. Deadhead the faded flowers to encourage new blooms and remove any yellowing foliage. After flowering, allow the leaves to wither naturally before removing.
Benefits of Mount Everest Allium
- Eye-catching white spherical flowers
- Perfect choice for spring gardens
- Tall sturdy stems
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Low maintenance and long-lasting blooms
Instructions
1. Planting: Choose a sunny or partially shaded location in well-draining soil. Plant the bulbs in autumn, 10-15 cm deep and 15-20 cm apart.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during the growing season, ensuring slightly dry conditions.
3. Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month to promote healthy growth.
4. Light and Temperature: Provide full sun or light shade. Protect from extreme heat and frost, maintaining temperatures between 15-25°C.
5. Growth and Maintenance: Deadhead faded flowers, remove yellowing foliage, and allow leaves to wither naturally after flowering. Enjoy the long-lasting and elegant blooms of Mount Everest Allium!
- 5 x Allium Mount Everest
Botanical name | Allium 'Mount Everest' |
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Category | Allium |
Delivered as | Flower bulbs |
Qty | 5x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Spring |
Fragranr | No |
Cutflowers | Yes |
Flower colour | White |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Groundcovering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 15cm |
Plant Depth | 18cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Full grown height | 125cm - 150cm |
Mature width | 30cm - 40cm |
Poisonous | No |
Size | 18/20 |
USP | Cutflower |
Price per item | € 2,39 |
How to take care of Allium Mount Everest x 5
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