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- Q.Allium Bulbs - Will allium bulbs do well in Jacksonville, FL.? Think we are on the line for zone 8 and 9.
- Q.Allium - When can you cut down allium when they are done blooming....do you have to wait?
- Q.Yellowing Leaves On Allium - The flowers on my allium are always beautiful, but the leaves are yellowish and unattractive even prior to blossoming. They ...
- Q.Do You Trim Allium Foliage - I have a lot of foliage with the alliums that is flopping on the garden. Should I cut it back?
- Q.Allium - What is the proper time and way to plant allium?
- Q.Allium Rampant Throughout My Garden - How to get rid of the alliums?
- Q.Alliums - What do I do after my alliums have bloomed?
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Anonymous on
May 24, 2014Q.Allium Bulbs
Will allium bulbs do well in Jacksonville, FL.? Think we are on the line for zone 8 and 9.
Answered by
Nikki on
May 24, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Yes, there are numerous allium plants that would do well in your region. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
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- Asked by
Lisaguckes on
June 9, 2014
West Homestead, PAQ.Allium
When can you cut down allium when they are done blooming....do you have to wait?
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
June 11, 2014A.You should let the leaves die back naturally -- they are providing energy for next year's bloom. Here's an informative article: http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/g-67-alliums.aspx
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Carolyn on
April 26, 2015
Frankfort, MichiganQ.Yellowing leaves on allium
The flowers on my allium are always beautiful, but the leaves are yellowish and unattractive even prior to blossoming. They are planted in full sun.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 26, 2015A.Allium really don't have many growing issues generally. Proper watering and light fertilizer are generally the biggest requirements.
Did the plants suffer a cold spell after leaves had erupted? Did they have some wet weather or a dry spring?
I suspect something weather related caused some leaf or bulb stress but not enough to hurt the blossoms.
Refresh your Allium care with the links below.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
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jennygarrett on
May 5, 2015
HastingsQ.do you trim allium foliage
I have a lot of foliage with the alliums that is flopping on the garden. Should I cut it back?
- Answered by
shelley on
May 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Floppiness seems to be an unfortunate trait of alliums. I have seen recommendations to plant it among other perennials, such as tall hardy geraniums, for support (or a clever disguise).
I wouldn't recommend cutting back all the foliage because your bulb's vitality depends on it. Your leaves absorb sunlight which is needed for photosynthesis which the bulbs need to create food to survive through dormant periods.
For more information on growing alliums, please visit the following link:
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Anonymous on
June 17, 2015Q.allium
What is the proper time and way to plant allium?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 18, 2015A.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
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bettinapollock on
March 2, 2016
Edgartown, MA 02539Q.allium rampant throughout my garden
How to get rid of the alliums?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 3, 2016A.Digging them up is generally the most effective method.
Dead heading the flowers to prevent reseeding can help stop the spread.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/drumstick-allium-flowers.htm
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Pattiafitz on
June 11, 2016
Zone 5Q.Alliums
What do I do after my alliums have bloomed?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2016A.You only need to dead head the plants if you do not want them to reseed.
If you want to dead head the flowers, cut them off at the base of the plant.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
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