Buy Allium 'Sugar Melt'

Also Known As

Sugar Melt Ornamental Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Allium 'Sugar Melt' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Allium 'Sugar Melt'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allium 'Sugar Melt'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nice hybrid with a tight, clumping attitude about 6" tall expanding our to 10", forming clumps of narrow leaves topped by pink pom poms in summer on 12-16" stems. Deer, rabbit and gopher resistant; next to no care required. Full sun to part shade (appreciates a respite from late afternoon heat), most soils but excels in sandy, water when dry (drought tolerant). Nice front of border, rock garden, edging and in containers. USDA Zone 5-8 3" pot

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Gardening facts about Allium 'Sugar Melt' plant

How to Grow Allium 'Sugar Melt'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy