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How to grow Allium beesianum

Written by Maggie

Jan 26 2021

How to grow Allium beesianum

Allium beesianum is a plant belonging to the genus Allium in the Liliaceae family, which is unique to China. It generally grows on hillsides and grasslands. The flowering period is from February to March. The entire flowering period lasts about 40 days. The flowers are fragrant and open up solitary. Allium beesianum is born on strong and slender flower stems. It has been introduced and cultivated manually.

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Allium beesianum

When to grow Allium beesianum?

Many flower lovers want to know when Allium beesianum will be planted. Generally speaking, it can be planted around National Day. Flower lovers in the south can postpone it a bit. Generally speaking, blue leek balls the size of soybeans can bloom in the same year. It is recommended to plant the big and small balls separately. The big balls are mainly for viewing flowers and the small ones are mainly for maintenance.

Requirements for growing Allium beesianum:

  • Substrate: For cultivation, it is better to use commercially available peat soil plus perlite.
  • Watering: Watering Allium beesianum strictly follows the principle of "dry and soaking", but it should not be too dry or too wet, and the medium can be kept slightly moist.
  • Fertilization: If you want allium beesianum to bloom vigorously, you must insist on "big fertilizer, big water, big sun"-cake fertilizer is the main base fertilizer, and bone meal is added in an appropriate amount; the top dressing is mainly homemade kitchen waste fertilizer, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer are added near the flowering period. Flower bud formation;
  • Light: Sunlight is required for Allium beesianum growth, avoid excessive growth, and the best environment is warm and sheltered from the wind.
  • Planting method: The planting period of Allium beesianum is generally in autumn and winter or around National Day. The planting depth of the bulb is about twice the depth of the ball. After the flowers bloom in the spring and the leaves wilt in the summer, you can dig out the bulbs and store them in a ventilated and dry place. Allium beesianum can be planted after the autumn is cool. They are easy to grow flowers. Water less, preferably outside. After a period of freezing, more flowers will bloom in the next year. There will be a certain yellow leaf phenomenon during daily management, don't worry, just remove it.

Allium beesianum