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Allium 'Serendipity'
Serendipity Ornamental Onion: Patent PPAF
- » Nice blue-green foliage
- » Great for mixed borders or containers
- » Excellent cut flower
- » Drought tolerant and easy to grow
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:15-20 in
- Spread:10-15 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
The word "serendipity" means an unexpected occurrence, and what a fitting name for this sport of the popular 'Millenium'! The sport shares all of the qualities that made 'Millenium' great, but with attractive blue foliage. Globe-like, rosy-purple flowers match the parent and are produced profusely in mid to late summer. When crushed, the leaves will emit a smell of onion.
Butterflies and honeybees adore the flowers' sweet nectar but deer and rabbits steer clear of this perennial beauty.
Additional Information about Allium 'Serendipity'
Best results in locations where the soil is on the dry side during summer dormancy.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium 'Serendipity'
Allium 'Serendipity' is very easy to grow in full sun to part shade. It will tolerate soil of any fertility and will grow in clay soil. This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive. It may be propagated in fall by digging it up and dividing the rhizome with the bulblets attached. Allium is typically pest and disease-free. Its aromatic foliage also makes it deer and rabbit resistant.
