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Allium paniculatum - dwarf reddish form |
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paniculatum 'Jerry' This selection is similar to the one shown on the left, except it grows a little taller, up to 8" - 10" (20 - 25 cm), has white flowers stained reddish, giving an ethereal pale carnous pink color to the floriferous clumps when blooming in July. larger view of the same clump another view: detail of flowers enlarged |
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tauricola Both this allium, and the one shown on the right, came from the MacPhail and Watson expedition to Turkey in the 1970s. This species has lovely grayish-lavender flowers, distinctly margined with white, and a dark plum central ovary. It grows to 6" - 8" tall (15 - 20 cm) and flowers in June to July. It can be difficult to keep (I've lost mine), and grew best in a very sandy soil in partial shade. Makes a dense many-flowered clump. larger image |
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sivasicum - maroon form This was one of my absolute favorites, growing only 3" - 4" tall (7.5 - 10 cm), with a few delicate nodding clusters of soft maroon flowers. Said to have flowers of yellowish, greenish yellow, or white, tinged with pink, brown, or purple, the Flora of Turkey mentions mauve or purplish forms overlaid with a bloom (dusty coating). Hardy, but very slow growing. This one eventually became but a memory. two larger images |
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saxatile - white form As we see over and over again with alliums, the species can be highly variable. This species has a large distribution in Europe and Central Asia, coming in many colors and forms. Among my favorites is this white one, ever so slightly tinged pink on the reverse of the tepals, and the long exserted stamens giving a pincushion effect. Flowers in July, this form grows about 8" (20 cm) tall. larger image |
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decipiens A rather uncommon species to come by is the true Allium decipiens from Central Asia, a member of the Melanocrommyum section of the genus. It's an easy dependable grower, although rather slow, requiring 4-5 years to flower from seed. It has a few shiny basal green leaves, rather lorate, and slender 24" tall (60 cm) stems, with very pretty hemispherical heads of lavender pink flowers. large portrait view |
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