Botanical name
Allium schubertii
Other names
Schubert's allium
Genus
Species
A. schubertii - A. schubertii is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, bright green leaves, dying back before flowering, and umbels of small, star-shaped, pink or purple flowers in early summer.
Native to
Central Asia, Mediterranean
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Scented leaves
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Purple in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died back. Deadhead after flowering or leave attractive seedheads.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Allium schubertii (Schubert's allium) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grows in fertile, but well-drained soil. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered