Allium Millenium is a stunning ornamental onion grown in zones 4-8. It's a hardy perennial that grows up to 20 inches tall and produces beautiful purple flowers.
Allium 'Millenium' Ornamental Onion
Allium 'Millenium' is a beautiful and award-winning ornamental onion that is known for its abundant production of large, spherical umbels of rosy-purple flowers in the mid to late summer. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Allium 'Millenium' Ornamental Onion
Allium 'Millenium' typically grows to a height of 15-20 inches and a width of 10-15 inches. It has a clumping habit and attractive, glossy deep green foliage. The flowers are produced on sturdy, upright stems just above the foliage clump. They are about 2 inches in diameter and have a sweet fragrance.
Allium 'Millenium' is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water Allium 'Millenium' regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Allium 'Millenium' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Allium 'Millenium':
- Prune Allium 'Millenium' in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased leaves and flower stalks.
- Deadhead spent flower heads to encourage new growth.
- Divide Allium 'Millenium' every 3-5 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
With proper care, Allium 'Millenium' can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and wildlife value to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
