Allium 'Metallic Shine'

Also Known As

Metallic Shine Ornamental Onion
Metallic Shine Star of Persia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Allium 'Metallic Shine' plant details

Allium 'Metallic Shine' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and silver flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium 'Metallic Shine'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and silver blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium 'Metallic Shine'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Allium 'Metallic Shine' makes spectacular, metallic purple blooms 10-12 inches wide composed of hundreds of loose, star shaped flowers. It makes a stunning architectural focal point in the early summer garden. 'Metallic Shine' is a Dutch hybrid of garden favourite Allium cristophii, an ornamental onion from Turkey and Afghanistan, performing exceptionally as a cut or dried flower.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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Gardening facts about Allium 'Metallic Shine' plant

How to Grow Allium 'Metallic Shine'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
- silver
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy