?? Allium 'Mount Everest' (1 bulb) – White umbel & majestic silhouette ? Submitted by Van Noort
Allium 'Mount Everest' is an exceptional bulbous plant, appreciated for its immaculate white spherical flowering , perched on long, slender stems. In May-June, its large aerial umbels elegantly dominate the bed, while providing light and structure. Allium 'Mount Everest' for graphic beds or white gardens , it fits equally well into naturalistic scenes as contemporary compositions. Very hardy and easy , it prefers drained soil in full sun , and offers superb hold even when faded. A majestic plant, at once sober, powerful and refined. ??
?? Characteristics of Allium 'Mount Everest'
?? Height : 100 to 120 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Up to -25°C
?? Pollinators : Very melliferous, attracts bees and beneficial insects
?? Water requirements : Low, dry to cool soil in spring
?? Ideal soil : Light, sandy, well-drained
?? Quantity : 1 bulb
?? Planting and growing Allium 'Mount Everest'
?? When to plant?
??? From September to November
?? in open ground:
?? Ideal as a backdrop for a flowerbed, white garden, stylized meadow
?? Combine with foxgloves, catnip, perennial geraniums or irises
?? in a pot:
?? Possible in a large, deep pot, for a sculptural effect
?? Combine with silver foliage or lower alliums
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 15 cm
2?? Spacing : 25 to 30 cm
3?? Watering : Lightly when planting, then let dry between two rains
?? Tip : Superb in a fresh bouquet or as a dried flower for an elegant decoration.
??Caring for Allium 'Mount Everest'
?? Watering : Not necessary after flowering
?? Fertilizer : Light addition of compost in autumn
?? Size : Leave the inflorescences to dry on the stem
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy bulb
?? Why choose Allium 'Mount Everest'?
? Flowering : White, tall, structuring and bright
? Use : Perfect in a white garden, graphic flowerbed or architectural pot
? Visual effect : Majestic, sober and very decorative
? Maintenance : Autonomous, rustic and long-lasting
? Bring verticality, light and elegance to your sunny scenes with the Allium 'Mount Everest' , proposed by Van Noort. A pinnacle of purity for all garden styles. ?
?? Associations : Nepetas, white foxgloves, perennial geraniums, stipa tenuifolia or gray foliage for a soft and contrasting scene. ??