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Nodding Onion

Allium cernuum · Bulb

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 0–10 cm
Soil
moist but well-drained
Flowering
July–August
Toxicity
Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Allium leaf miner: Remove affected foliage immediately after flowering to break the life cycle.

Onion white rot: Avoid planting alliums in infected soil for at least 10 years; ensure good drainage.

Onion fly: Use insect-proof netting from early spring to protect emerging foliage.

Onion downy mildew: Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.

Slugs and snails: Apply slug pellets or use beer traps around the base of plants.

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