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Millenium Ornamental Onion
Allium hybrid 'ALLMIG1'
Pronunciation: AL-ee-um
SKU #40056
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 14 to 22 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | A profusion of large 2-inch round, bright, rosy purple flower clusters appear on strong upright stems. Forms a picture perfect, compact clump of glossy green, thick, grass-like leaves. The bold blooms are a wonderful addition to sunny gardens. An exquisite cut flower, fresh or dried. 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil; does not tolerate soggy, waterlogged soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates drier conditions. Remove old, faded foliage before new growth appears in spring. Clumps may be divided in early spring. |
| History | Hybridized by breeder Mark McDonough. |
Details
| Description | A profusion of large 2-inch round, bright, rosy purple flower clusters appear on strong upright stems. Forms a picture perfect, compact clump of glossy green, thick, grass-like leaves. The bold blooms are a wonderful addition to sunny gardens. An exquisite cut flower, fresh or dried. 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil; does not tolerate soggy, waterlogged soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, tolerates drier conditions. Remove old, faded foliage before new growth appears in spring. Clumps may be divided in early spring. |
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History
| History | Hybridized by breeder Mark McDonough. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.