Alternative Names:
Lady's Leek; Nodding Onion
Narrative Description:
Winning both the RHS Award of Garden Merit & the RHS Plants for Pollinators Awards shows this plants potential. With a collection of drooping heads producing a mass of intricate, marble shaped flowers that are magenta in colour. Surely a winner in any border or rockery…
Ideal Conditions:
Best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil with shelter from cold winds.
Possible Situation:
A versatile plant to be placed in the bed, border or container.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
60 x 15 cm
Features:
Attracts Wildlife
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
pink
Foliage Colour:
Blue (Glaucus)
Flowering Time:
May - June
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Rockery
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
Dies back over winter, but should revive in spring.
Plant Care:
Family:
ALLIACEAE
Genus:
Allium
Species:
cernuum
Cultivar:
Hidcote
Alternative Names:
Lady's Leek; Nodding Onion
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
12 weeks over Winter
7 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
January - September
Recommended Sales Window:
March - October
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 47/24 | 15/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 13 | 9 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
