Botanical profile

Red shallot

Latin name
Allium cepa var. aggregatum 'Red'
Type
Perennial cultivated as an annual
Family
Amaryllidaceae

The red shallot is distinguished by its purple color and pink flesh, with a more pronounced flavor than the classic shallot. Highly sought after in cooking for its rich aroma and beautiful color, it is grown in the same way as other shallots, in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. It keeps for a long time and enhances stews, vinaigrettes, or marinades wonderfully.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
3 to 9
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Moderate — avoid excess humidity
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Carrot, lettuce, strawberries
Plants to avoid
Beans, peas
Spacing
10 to 15 cm between plants
Harvest period
July to August

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.