When is the flowering time?

A long period: March to September

Depending on the type and variety it is a matter of flourishing Ornamental onion between March and September. But the majority of the ornamental onion plants represented in this country bloom from May to June.

Here are a few species and varieties with their flowering time:

• Purple onion: June to August
• Star ball leek: May to August
• Giant ornamental onion 'Mount Everest': May
• Blue garlic: March to May
• Lilac-leek: July to August
• Drumstick leeks: May to June
• Drumstick leek: August to September

Before the onset of flowering, give plenty of fertilizer

Before the flowering time begins, you should provide your ornamental onion with a good portion of fertilizer! Compost that is simply carefully worked into the soil is ideal. Alternatively, nettle manure is also suitable, Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) and guano.(€ 9.82 at Amazon *)

Blossom end: cutting yes or no?

When the flowering period is over, the ornamental onion looks pathetic. Its leaves are yellowed. Cut off the inflorescences if you do not want the ornamental onion to form seeds and use them to reproduce independently in the garden (self-sowing).

If you don't mind the Multiplication you can see the inflorescences or Let the seed pods stand. The seeds are ripe in autumn and can be used if necessary. to be collected. The seed heads are still decorative until winter.