Botanical profile
Allium 'Pink Planet'
Latin name
Allium 'Pink Planet'
Common name
Ornamental garlic with airy pastel pink flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Huge pink flowers, 5 cm in diameter, appear in late summer, above bluish, slightly twisted foliage. Flowering period is quite long for garlic. Plant in well-drained soil. Drought-resistant once established.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
August-September
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
23 inches (58.5 cm)
Width
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Helps repel certain pests
Repellent
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
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