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Allium cepa Proliferum Group (Tree Onion) Herb Plant
£3.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Tree Onion (Allium cepa Proliferum Group)Herb in 9cm Pot
Tree Onion is a hardy perennial that can grow up to 1.5m tall. Typical of the Allium family, thick hollow cylindrical stems are produced in the first year of growth. Small greenish white flowers appear in the second summer of growth, and these are followed by small bulbs which form at the top of the stem and are quite fascinating to look at followed by small white flowers. The Tree Onion is also known as the Egyptian or walking onion
The whole plant is edible, but can also be grown to feature in flower borders and beds especially popular in Cottage style planting and Informal Gardens. Preferring full sun, Tree onions will grow well in most soils. Dead-Head After flowering to allow all the nutrients back onto the bulb and avoid self seeding unless this is desired.
Herb Usage
Tree Onion's can be used as a scallion or salad onion, would be to season salads, sandwiches and soups.
Buy Tree Onion Online
Our potted Tree Onion herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Allium cepa Proliferum Group (Tree Onion) Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Moist soil |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Height | 150cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Latin Name | Allium cepa Proliferum Group |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H3 - Half-hardy |
| Culinary | Soups and Sauces |
| Scented | None |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | None |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Architectural |
| Type of Garden | Cottage/Informal |
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