allium “globemaster” is a cultivar, based on a. macleanii und a. christophii. its flower spikes can reach one meter in height. the flowerheads can measure 20 cm across.

the hardy plant ist used as a cut flower or garden plant and is suitable for sunny to partial shaded places. allium “globemaster” is blooming in late spring/early summer.

the native from turkey to pakistan allium oreophilum is showing its pink flowers in may/june. there seems to be no common name for this hardy ornamental onion. here in germany we call it rose leek.

allium oreophilum is suitable for a rock garden an does best if located in full to partial sun.

the earth should be well drained and can contain some sand or fine gravel. watering is only needed if the plants are in growth or bloom.

the genus allium belongs to the allioideae subfamily of the amaryllidaceae (amaryllis) family. some of its members like a. schoenoprasum (chives) or a. ampeloprasum (broadleaf) are popular food plants. others are being used as ornamentals.

many of the allium species originate from asia and europa. but the genus contains also members native to central/south america and south africa. a list of “all” species you can find here.

not all alliums are forming bulbs. some species are growing from a rhizome (underground stolon) or tuberous roots.

the flowers of allium ursinum (ramsons).

allium schoenoprasum (chives)

allium cristophii is commonly known as persian onion or star-of-persia.

allium oreophilum

allium tuberosum (chinese chives)