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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
Plant

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

Ornamental Onion

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
4
Designers
1
Studio
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.5–1 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A contemporary container garden features a curved corten steel bench, pink gravel, a concrete water feature, and blossoming trees with varied herbaceous plants.
    Silver Medal People's Choice Best Balcony / Container Garden
    360° photo available
    Alzheimer's Society: Microbes and Minds Garden
    Tina Worboys
  • A naturalistic show garden with a central shade structure, corten steel displays, and informal planting featuring colourful wildflowers.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    Pressed in Time: Nature’s Memory
    Lora Peneva
  • A whimsical show garden features a white circular sign and gold pipe structures like taps and shower heads, surrounded by naturalistic green and colourful planting.
    Gold Medal
    360° tour available
    The Alan Partridge Sound Bath Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 4

Studio 1

Good company

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