Location, neighbors, soil and more (ornamental onion)

The right location for ornamental onions

Almost all types of ornamental leek prefer a very sunny one Location. The wild garlic, which blooms very early in the year, likes to be in the shade. In nature you can often find it in sparse forests. It can be recognized by its garlic-like odor. It is similar with that Golden leek, it also grows well in the Penumbra.

If your ornamental onion feels comfortable in its location, this has a positive effect on its ability to flower. It also makes maintenance easier. If the soil is too dry, you will have to water more often. In contrast, if the onions are waterlogged, they start to rot easily.

What should the soil be like?

In general, the ornamental onion prefers a loose, permeable, but rather dry soil. Here, too, wild garlic and golden garlic are an exception, they like it slightly damp. However, all types of ornamental leek do not tolerate waterlogging well. Loosen up too firm soil a little with some gravel or sand in the planting hole.

How deep do I have to plant ornamental onions?

How deep you plant your ornamental onion depends on the size of the bulb. The onions should always be planted three times as deep as they are tall. You don't have to measure this to the nearest centimeter, a good eye is enough. Accordingly, will Giant leek Planted about 20 centimeters deep, but bear garlic set just a little below the surface.

When is the ideal time to plant ornamental onions?

As a rule, ornamental onion is used planted in autumn, then it has enough time to grow well before winter. The sooner you put it in the ground, the sooner it will start sprouting in the next year. If late spring frosts are often to be expected at your place of residence, then planting a little later is recommended.

Can I combine ornamental onions with other plants?

Ornamental onion is great for a combination with other plants. A leek that stays small fits very well in a rock garden, while medium-sized to large varieties provide interesting contrasts in perennial beds. When making a combination, look for similar location and Care conditions of the companion plants.

The essentials in brief:

• Sunny location, exception: wild garlic and gold garlic
• loose, well drained soil
• rather dry, but possible slightly damp
• Planting depth: three times the bulb height
• ideal combination partner for rock gardens and shrub beds