Allium roseum Rosy garlic (Alliaceae)

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Allium roseum
Rosy garlic
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The Allium roseum plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rosy garlic.

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Latin Name:  Allium roseum
Common Name:  Rosy garlic
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no individual reports regarding this species have been seen, there have been cases of poisoning caused by the consumption, in large quantities and by some mammals, of certain members of this genus. Dogs seem to be particularly susceptible[76].

Mature Height:  0.35   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grassland and gravelly places near the sea[45].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a warm sunny position in a light well-drained soil[1, 90, 203]. Only hardy in the milder parts of Britain, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The bulbs should be planted fairly deeply[1]. A very ornamental plant[1]. There are several named forms[203]. The sub-species A. roseum bulbiferum produces a few sterile flowers and many bulbils on its flowering stem[203]. This form will probably spread freely and perhaps escape from cultivation[K]. The sub-species A. roseum roseum does not produce bulbils[203]. Both forms produce numerous bulblets around the base of the main bulb[203]. Grows well with most plants, especially roses, carrots, beet and chamomile, but it inhibits the growth of legumes[18, 20, 54]. This plant is a bad companion for alfalfa, each species negatively affecting the other[201]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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