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How to Grow and Care for Persian shallot

Persian shallot

Persian shallot thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering during the growing season. Special care points include avoiding waterlogged conditions to prevent bulb rot and providing a dormant period in the winter. Fertilization should be done sparingly to promote healthy growth without encouraging excessive foliage at the expense of flowers.

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Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Persian shallot

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 1-2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7
Hardiness Zones
4-8
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Varieties of Persian shallot
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Persian shallot 'Violet Beauty'

Persian shallot 'Violet Beauty' offers beautiful dome-shaped clusters of flowers that are purple-violet in color, contrasted by gray-green foliage. Flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. It is a cultivar of Allium stipitatum, named for its stunning violet-hued flowers. Gardeners choose this plant as it is pest-free and does not require pruning.

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Persian shallot 'Mont Blanc'

One of the few ornamental onions, persian shallot 'Mont Blanc''s bulbous, star-shaped flowers give it a wondrous look. Hybridized from other shallot varieties, this cultivar was named after its tall structure and white flowerheads. Persian shallot 'Mont Blanc' is popular as a spring statement piece for its tall height, standout flowers, and appeal to pollinators.

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Persian shallot 'Mount Everest'

An award-winning and extremely ornamental cultivar, persian shallot 'Mount Everest' was bred to boast large white flowerheads, comprised of approximately 50 tiny, star-shaped flowers. Persian shallot 'Mount Everest' is one of the tallest Allium cultivars bred for ornamental purposes.

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Persian shallot 'White Giant'

Persian shallot 'White Giant' is renowned for its striking, large white globular flowers perched atop tall, sturdy stems that can reach up to 150 cm in height. These alluring blooms emerge in late spring to early summer, creating a dramatic display in borders and gardens. The lush, strap-shaped green leaves at the base provide a contrasting backdrop, enhancing the visual impact of the blooms, which attract pollinators such as bees. Persian shallot 'White Giant' thrives in well-drained soil, preferring full sun to light shade, embodying resilience and grandeur.

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Persian shallot 'Mars'

Persian shallot 'Mars' is bred from the Persian shallot, a member of the wild onion or allium family. It is noteworthy for its large flower heads with an exploding starburst effect. The 'Mars' cultivar has purple flowers at the end of long stems and grows from bulbs.

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