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Allium vineale Hair

Allium vineale Hair
Ornamental Onion, Flowering Garlic

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HAIR, Original. Self-seeds. Not unpleasant to see alongside roses.

Jean-Pierre, 05/06/2022

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A perennial bulb with a unique flowering. From May, it bears hairy, tousled, apple green flowers with a purple heart.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°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 June to July
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Description

Allium vineale 'Hair' is a beautiful perennial ornamental garlic with a unique flowering. It bears hairy, tousled, apple green flowers with a purple heart that brings movement to gardens. It has a stunning effect in floral arrangements.

 

Also known as Hairy Vine Garlic, it is a melliferous bulbous plant, 80cm (32in) tall, with a smooth, slender stem. It has medium green deciduous, ribbon-like leaves, which are cylindrical like chives. In May, globular inflorescences 5cm (2in) in diameter grow at the ends of the stems, with tiny, rose-coloured flower buds supported by fine, apple green, cylindrical hairs with a purple heart. When cut, it emits a strong garlic smell.

Originally from temperate regions, Allium 'Hair' appreciates all moist but well-drained, gravelly, poor soils. It will be content with soil that is dry in summer. It prefers a sunny location. Once established, it naturalises well. It has a fast growth rate. 

Allium 'Hair' is used in rock gardens, grouped in mass plantings, or in pots. Combine it with graceful perennials like perennial geraniums, heuchera, or ornamental grasses for a unique display.

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Allium vineale Hair (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time June to July
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Allium

Species

vineale

Cultivar

Hair

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

Ornamental Onion, Flowering Garlic

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference515661

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Planting and care

Plant Allium 'Hair' in autumn in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, spaced 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) apart and at a depth of 2 to 3 times the height of the bulb. For a beautiful mass effect, group the bulbs in sets of 7. Remove faded flowers and allow it to naturalise. Fertilise during flowering with a special bulb fertiliser. To prevent white rot, soak the bulbs in a solution of diluted bleach at 10%. It is possible to grow in a pot with good, loose, and well-drained soil.

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Planting period

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

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 10 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining

Care

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