Allium 'Purple Sensation' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Allium 'Purple Sensation' is a favorite among gardeners. Its perfectly round, distinctive head blooms in late spring and early summer. It is also a popular ornamental for wreaths, bouquets, and more. It can grow to a height of 28-36 inches. It is easy to care for and requires direct sunlight and good drainage.
Common Name |
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Allium hollandicum
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Genus
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Allium
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Family
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Amaryllidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Allium 'Purple Sensation' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Allium 'Purple Sensation'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Allium 'Purple Sensation' needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Allium 'Purple Sensation' needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Allium 'Purple Sensation' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Allium 'Purple Sensation' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 60°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Allium 'Purple Sensation' to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Allium 'Purple Sensation' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Allium 'Purple Sensation'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Allium 'Purple Sensation' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Allium 'Purple Sensation' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Allium 'Purple Sensation' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Purple
Fuchsia
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Allium 'Purple Sensation' toxic to pets? |
Yes
Allium 'Purple Sensation' can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Allium 'Purple Sensation' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Allium 'Purple Sensation', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Allium 'Purple Sensation' Native Region |
Find out where the Allium 'Purple Sensation' plant originated. |
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Country |
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Kyrgyzstan
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