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Allium
Allium · aka ornamental onion
Allium — the ornamental onion — carries a perfect round pom-pom head made of dozens of tiny florets on a long naked stem. Giant Allium (A. giganteum) reaches 20 cm in head diameter. Sculptural, long-lasting, and dries perfectly. Handle stems in water to reduce the mild onion scent.
At a glance
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Northern hemisphere; commercially grown Netherlands, Israel |
| Peak season | May, June, July |
| Availability | April to August |
| Stem length | 40–120 cm |
| Vase life | 10–21 days |
| Colors | white, purple, lavender, pink, green |
| Price tier | premium |
Conditioning
Cut on a diagonal, fresh water. Rinse stems to reduce onion smell before arranging.
Care in the vase
- •Onion-family smell — rinse stem ends thoroughly
- •Round pom-pom heads made of dozens of tiny florets
- •Dries perfectly — used in preserved wreath work
- •Very long vase life
Design role & symbolism
Symbolismunity, patience, prosperity
Occasionssummer wedding, editorial, modern arrangements
Substitutesscabiosa pod, gomphrena
summerarchitecturaleditorialdried
