What’s not to love? 1. 2. Your garden is full of freebies: here we find lots of baby allium bulbs in the border and save some of them for next year. This Allium hybrid from Mark McDonough is one of the key plants for solid bloom in July and August in our perennial and mixed beds. It may be propagated in fall by digging it up and dividing the rhizome with the bulblets attached. Mature plants are covered in dozens of long lasting flowers. Allium … Allium 'Millenium' is very easy to grow in full sun to part shade. An exceptional selection from noted Allium breeder Mark McDonough. Allium … Hi Paula – Allium ‘Millenium’ is an herbaceous allium, which means it grows from a clump of roots (like most other perennials) rather than from bulbs (like Gladiator or Purple Sensation). Allium ‘Millenium’ in the early morning light. 2 Reviews. Pests & Disease: Insect pests are few and far between when it comes to the genus allium. Moles can dig tunnels under the roots, creating air gaps that will dry out and damage the bulb. It will tolerate soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. I totally recommend for the front of the border. Its globe-shaped, rosy-purple flowers add a perky, colorful focus to your late summer garden. It may be propagated in fall by digging it up and dividing the rhizome with the bulblets attached. Allium white rot is a fungal disease, which inhibits the growth of onions and other alliums. This plant is so clean, beautiful, and long-lasting. Blooming in mid to late summer, the luminous flowers are borne on sturdy, upright stems just above the attractive foliage clump of onion-scented, grass-like, glossy deep green leaves, which remain attractive all season long. Allium 'Serendipity' is very easy to grow in full sun to part shade. Professional Growing Information . Compact clumps of flat, glossy leaves produce a profusion of sturdy stems supporting rosy violet, globe-shaped 2″ flowers in summer. https://gardenerspath.com/plants/perennial/alliums-transform-yard-weeks This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive. Allium 'Millennium' is a compact little clumping plant topped with rosy-purple balls of colour. Perky is the only way to describe it! The normal bloom time is midsummer, so you won’t see any flowers until then. Well-behaved in the garden and ignored by deer and rabbits, 'Millenium' earns a place in the front of the border where it will attract pollinators all season long. 5. 1. 1. Dividing & Transplanting: Allium do not need to be dug and divided. This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive. 2″ lavender orbs on sturdy 12-18″ stems provide color for weeks. The Perennial Plant Association has rightly awarded Allium Millenium the 2018 Plant of the Year®! A butterfly magnet, Allium 'Millenium' is a bulbous perennial with profuse, large, rounded umbels, 2 in. Alliums can out-grow their space. 3. To prevent recurrent infections, clear and burn the affected plant material and avoid planting alliums in the same position for at least five years. It will tolerate soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. Allium Millenium - Common name:Ornamental Onion - Combining interesting flower shapes creates a garden design with texture and depth. 4. Mice, voles and gophers will eat allium if there aren’t tulips and crocus to keep them busy. Add your review. PLEASE NOTE: 'Millenium' Ornamental Onion Allium is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of GA, ID, NV and WA. across (5 cm), tightly packed with bright rosy purple flowers. Flower shapes creates a garden design with texture and depth dig tunnels under roots., which inhibits the growth of onions and other alliums design with texture dividing allium millenium! 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