Once established, a Water Wise plant can survive periods of limited water availability. These plants are environmentally friendly because they decrease the amount of water needed to maintain a healthy landscape and help lower water bills.
A deer resistant plant is considered rarely or seldom browsed by deer. This does not mean the plant is immune to grazing. Deer often eat anything if food is scarce.
Summer Beauty Allium
Allium tanguticum 'Summer Beauty'
Care & Maintenance
Plant Code:
L23789
Light:
Full Sun - 6+ Hours Direct Sun
Water:
Low, once established
Bloom Time:
Summer
Flower Color:
Lavender
Average Size:
18-20" H x 12-18" W
Spacing:
12-18"
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 4 (-20 to -30°F)
About This Plant
Flowering Alliums come in all sizes and shapes. Alliums can reach up to 2-4’ tall. Typically, most Alliums produce clusters of flowers on sturdy stems. The come in many colors often in rosy purple shades, but there are also yellow and white-flowered species. Some of them are small-growing and suitable for the rock garden. Alliums are excellent choice for plants for the middle or back of borders. Many alliums make excellent cut flowers. They are usually long lasting in water. Alliums are rodent and deer resistant.
Additional Information
Deer resistant but not deer proof-depending on scarcity of food.
Uses
Beds and Borders, Mass Plantings, Cut Flower
Attributes
- Lavender-blue flowers
- Clumps of narrow foliage
- Very easy to grow
- Great for beds and borders
How to Water
- Water bulbs thoroughly after planting in the fall.
- Allium require little direct care and water. During long dry periods, additional water may be necessary.
How to Plant
- Plant Alliums 2-3” deep, 2” apart.
- Alliums prefer full sun to perform the best.
- Larger variety Alliums such as Globemaster or Gigantium should be planted 4-6” deep, 6-8” apart.
- Most Alliums will bloom in late spring to early summer.
How to Fertilize
- Bulb growers recommend fertilizing in the late fall when the bulbs are putting out new roots and in the spring after blooming.
- The common formulation 9-9-6 is ideal for most types of bulbs.
How to Prune
- Remove spent flowering stems to keep plants tidy and to redirect energy into the bulbs.
- Only prune dead or completely yellowed foliage as the leaves of bulbs act to collect energy for the next year’s display.
- Use proper tools such as sheers, hand pruners and garden scissors. Make sure all equipment is clean and sharp.
Suggested Product
Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder
- For all flowers, all vegetables, trees, shrubs and houseplants
- Dual feeding action - feeds through both roots and leaves
- Use either the Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder or watering cans
Resource Center
Product Checklist
- Planting MixPromotes strong healthy growth and more flowers
- Potting SoilReady to use mix for indoor and outdoor containers and hanging baskets
- Bone MealPromotes strong root development and more flowers
- Slow Release FertilizerFeeds for months with one application. Safe to use on new plantings
- Organic MulchPrevents weeds for months, saves water and beautifies
- Bulb PlanterThe fast easy way to plant all types of flower bulbs
- Soaker HoseEasy to use, conserves water, and reduces chance of leaf diseases
- ContainersChoose from light weight resin, clay or ceramic for patio or porch
- Landscape EdgingKeeps beds defined, easy to maintain, and free of lawn grass
- Annual FlowersPlant annual flowers amoung bulbs for a spectacular display of non-stop color