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It is often confused with ''A. hollandicum''.<ref name=PlantFinder/> A. aflatuense is a a synonym for Allium x hollandicum. |
It is often confused with ''A. hollandicum''.<ref name=PlantFinder/> A. aflatuense is a a synonym for Allium x hollandicum. |
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<ref>[http://www.rhs.org.uk/databases/HortDatabase.asp?ID=26460 Royal Horticultural Society]</ref> Only the latter is accepted by the RHS. The best known cultivar (J Bijl 1963) is 'Purple Sensation'. |
<ref>[http://www.rhs.org.uk/databases/HortDatabase.asp?ID=26460 Royal Horticultural Society]</ref> Only the latter is accepted by the RHS. The best known cultivar (J Bijl 1963) is 'Purple Sensation'. |
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<ref>[http://www.avonbulbs.co.uk/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation_21_25.htm Avon Bulbs]</ref> |
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==Cultivation== |
==Cultivation== |
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Allium aflatunense (flowering onion) is a plant in the garlic family, Alliaceae.[1] Native to Central Asia, it is commonly grown as a garden plant.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Description
Allium aflatunense is a 36" tall bulbous perennial plant with basal, straplike leaves, and hollow, slightly ribbed scapes (flower stems).Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). The flower heads are dense, globular umbels, about 4" across, made up of numerous star-shaped purplish pink flowers.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). It flowers in May and June, with seeds ripening in August. It is commonly sold as a bulb.
It is often confused with A. hollandicum.[1] A. aflatuense is a a synonym for Allium x hollandicum. [2] Only the latter is accepted by the RHS. The best known cultivar (J Bijl 1963) is 'Purple Sensation'. [3]
Cultivation
Allium aflatunense is generally hardy in zones 4–8. The plant is suitable for use as a cut flower. While it prefers alkaline soil, it can tolerate poor soil conditions, as well as part shade (though it does best in full sun).
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