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Ornamental onion 'Purple Sensation'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

Border plantingBees and butterflies

Goes upwardsShape that holds through winter

Ornamental onion 'Purple Sensation'
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeBulbs
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
Size when mature0.9 m tall, 0.2 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry, Medium
Soilsand, loam, chalk
Soil pH6 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersMay to June
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Severely toxic · Cats: Severely toxic

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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