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Allium cernuum ‘Hidcote’
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Allium cernuum ‘Hidcote’
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Allium cernuum ‘Hidcote’


Hidcote Nodding Onion

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.032.060


A large-flowered selection of one of our native North American ornamental onions. This forms a low tuft of grassy leaves, bearing taller stems with nodding heads of rosy-lilac bells in early summer. Adapts to sun or part shade, and a wide range of soil types. Nice in the rock garden or perennial border. Dried seedheads remain attractive well into the winter. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993). Easily divided in spring or fall, if desired. Plants may also self sow. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and also good as a cutflower. Sometimes listed as A. cernuum major.

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Allium cernuum ‘Hidcote’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Wild Flower
  Woodland
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.