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Ivory Queen Allium

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Allium karataviense

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Bulb Size

12/14 cm

Soil Requirements

Well Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones

4 to 8

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Plant Spacing

6-8"

Planting Depth

4-6"

Mature Height

6" to 12"

Flower Color

White

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Suitable Zones

4 to 9

Benefits

Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Good as Cut Flowers, Good For Indoor Forcing, Perennializing

Planting Time

Fall Planting

Cultivar

Ivory Queen

Genus Species

Allium karataviense

Description

This extraordinary allium is a must have for all rock gardens!. Its white to pale pink blooms can reach 5-6" in diameter on top of 6-10" tall sturdy stalks and is one of the only allium grown also for its handsome foliage. The leaves of the Allium karataviense are broad and vary in color from gray purple to gray green. Blooming in last spring to early summer, the Ivory Queen will be royalty in your garden or favorite flower pot!

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Planting Advice

Allium require full sun for the best blooms
Well drained soil is a must for allium bulbs
In heavy, clay and poorly drained soils amend the soil prior to planting. Amend your existing soil by incorporating a combination of top soil, compost, manure, and leaf mold.
Fertilize at planting with Hi Yield Bulb Food or for organic gardening use Bulb-Tone. Apply fertilizer at least 3” below the bottom of the bulbs so that the roots will get the most benefit from the fertilizer.
Plant allium bulbs 4-6” deep, with the old roots of the bulb touching the earth, the pointed end should be facing the sky.
Spacing will vary based on variety, refer to the Allium packaging for specifics. Plant allium in clusters or space throughout the garden for a neat geometric design element.
Immediately after planting, water the allium planting area. This helps to eliminate air pockets. After the initial planting bulbs do not require additional watering in fall or winter and prefer to be kept dry.
Apply a 2” layer of mulch in late fall.

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jamieface202

Sussex County DE

Pom-Poms for the Flower Bed

3/24/2025

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Pros:

Accent
Unique
Fun

Cons:

Frankly, these are just fun. I planted these in groups of 5's and 3's at the corners and entrance to my shed. As of late March in year one, the foliage has popped up and now we just need the blooms to follow. Judging from the health of the greens, these will be the big fluffy pops of fun I was looking for.

Amber

Iowa

Okay

9/9/2021

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Cons:

I have had these for one season. I am hoping next year is better. Mine did not bloom on red stems, they were all green and not near as striking as the picture.