Allium Summer Peek-a-Boo® (`MGsmmpkb13′)
Blooming Time
Exposure
Thick, abundant foliage is one of the hallmarks of Summer Peek-A-Boo® ornamental onion. Early in spring, its shiny, deep green, strappy leaves are packed together in attractive clumps, perfect for filling borders or planting en masse. Generously sized, cool pink flowers emerge in summer and hover within and just above the foliage, thus exhibiting a Peek-a-Boo® appearance.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
12"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Thick, abundant foliage is one of the hallmarks of Summer Peek-A-Boo® ornamental onion, and early in spring its shiny, deep green, strappy leaves are packed together in attractive clumps.
Landscape Value
Perfect for filling borders or planting en masse.
Care
Watering:
Summer Peek-a-Boo® Ornamental Onion is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Summer Peek-a-Boo® Ornamental Onion is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Summer Peek-a-Boo® Ornamental Onion is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.