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Plant giant onions

The giant leek prefers a sunny one Location and a moderately nutrient-rich soil. plants The giant leek together with Steppe sage, Lady's mantle or peonies, the plants go well together. The onion needs a planting depth of approx. 20 centimeters. A layer of sand about five centimeters high at the bottom of the planting hole ensures good water drainage and a little protection from frost in winter.

Water and fertilize the giant onion

You only need to water your giant onion if it is persistent. If the leaves begin to yellow in summer, this is not an indication of a lack of water, but completely normal. Regular fertilization is recommended.

The flower of the giant leek

The red to purple-purple spherical flower of the giant leek with a diameter of up to twelve centimeters is a real splendor. It usually shows up in the middle of summer, because the flowering time is only in June and August. Giant onion is ideal as a cut flower. Its stems are quite strong and up to 1.50 meters long.

Cut the giant leek

As soon as the giant onion begins to bloom, the leaves begin to turn yellow. Even if this is not a particularly beautiful sight, you should definitely not cut the yellow leaves off too early. Because now the nutrients slowly migrate from the leaves into the onion, where they are needed for budding next spring. Incidentally, this applies to different types of Ornamental leek.

If you cut it too early, you run the risk that your giant onion may not bloom for the next year. If you disturb the yellowing leaves, it is better to plant some ground cover around the leek, such as low grass, lavender, oregano or flower beds.