Allium obliquum has a large range across Eastern Europe to Central Asia and was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 but is still relatively rare in cultivation in British gardens. It has an unusual colour for an Allium with densely-packed globular umbels of pale yellow to greenish-yellow flowers with the green colouration of the outer petals of the unopened buds adding to the greenish tones. The filaments are long and white with yellow anthers and they protrude significantly from the perianth, softening its appearance and adding to the hazy mix of colours.
Allium obliquum is a tall plant growing to about 90cm with some of the umbels occasionally nodding in a graceful upside-down U-shaped arch. The glaucous foliage is an attractive contrast.
Recommended. Somewhat rare. Very choice. Very limited quantities.
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Sub-Family | Allioideae |
| Synonyms | Allium exaltatum, Allium luteum, Allium porrum, Allium ramosum, Camarilla obliqua, Cepa obliqua, Geboscon obliquum, Moenchia obliqua |
| Geographical Origin | China: NW Xinjiang; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Mongolia; Russia; and a relic population in Romania in the Cheile Turzii natural reservation area, Trascau Mountains, Cluj County |
| Cultivation | Moist yet well-drained soil. Full sun |
| Eventual Height | 90cm |
| Eventual Spread | 50cm |
| Hardiness | Hardy, bulbous perennial |
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A really interesting alliumI have a small clump of allium obliquum and have struggled to source any more. Tropical Britain came up with the goods and though the plant has already flowered it is a lovely robust looking plant which will enhance my display next year.
For anyone who likes allium but hasn't tried this one you should give it a go.Posted on
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