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ALLIUM CERNUUM 'HIDCOTE'

Nodding onion

Delicate nodding flowers sway gently above the border, adding a relaxed, natural feel to summer planting.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Aspect

Full sun

Hardiness

Fully hardy in the UK

Flowers

July - August

Soil

Loam, sandy, chalk

About this plant

  • Description

    A graceful ornamental onion with slender stems that gently arch under the weight of its nodding, soft pink bell-like flowers, bringing a naturalistic charm to borders and meadow-style planting.

  • Why we like it

    “

    Allium cernuum 'Hidcote' adds movement and softness to planting schemes with its gently nodding blooms. It works beautifully in informal borders and prairie-style gardens, blending effortlessly with grasses and perennials.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
ALLIUM CERNUUM 'HIDCOTE'
Common name
Nodding onion
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flowering period
July - August
Habit
Clump-forming perennial
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Aspect
Full sun
Soil type
Loam, sandy, chalk
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position
Mid-border, naturalistic planting

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in autumn or spring in well-drained soil. Choose a sunny position and avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions, especially over winter.

Care tips

Allow foliage to die back naturally. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and encourage flowering.

Winter care

Dies back in winter. Leave seed heads for interest if desired, then cut back in late winter or early spring. Ensure good drainage to prevent rot.