Wild onion (Allium giganteum)

Cultivation:

• Allium giganteum, known as wild onion, is a perennial plant that grows from bulbs.
• It thrives best in sunny or semi-shady locations with well-drained soils.
• It can be grown from seed or buy already formed bulbs.

Maintenance:

• Watering: Wild onions require moderate watering during the growing season. It is important to avoid excessive watering to avoid rotting of the bulbs.
• Fertilization: Fertilizing wild onions is not necessary, but a balanced fertilizer can be applied during the growing season.
• Pruning: After flowering, you can remove faded flowers and stems to keep the plant looking tidy.

Benefits:

• Spectacular appearance: Wild onions have large spherical flowers on tall stems, creating a spectacular effect in the garden.
• Attracts insects: Onion flowers attract bees and butterflies, which contribute to the pollination of other plants in the garden.
• Dried flowers: Wild onion flowers can be dried and used for arrangements or decoration.

With proper care, Allium giganteum (wild onion) can be an attractive and effective plant in your garden. Its large blooms attract attention and contribute to the beauty of the garden composition.