For a swarming bee, bowl 20 cm
For a swarming bee, bowl 20 cm
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๐ฆ For a swarming bee
A lovely ornamental onion with upright leaves striped with purple longitudinal stripes on a glossy olive-green background. The long, narrow leaves form dense clumps that look like colorful decorative grass!
In spring and summer, it produces fragrant pink-purple flower clusters that float above the foliage. The bulbs multiply and form dense colonies - hence the name "clumping"!
๐ก In the garden (main use in Israel)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade | Soil: Regular to clay, well-drained
๐ชด In a pot
Pot: wide and low, with drainage holes | Soil: well-drained potting mix for houseplants
The purple stripes on a shiny green background look like a painting - each leaf is a small creation!
The pink-purple flowers are not only beautiful, they are also fragrant! A rare bonus.
Tolerates a variety of conditions - sun to shade, regular soil to clay. Even cold-resistant!
The bulbs produce underground shoots and multiply - over time you will have a dense colony!
The upright, dense leaves create an interesting texture in the garden or in a pot.
In the garden: Regular watering with the rest of the garden, also tolerates periods of drought
In a pot: let the soil dry out between bags
In winter: reduce significantly - the plant is dormant
Full sun to partial shade. Very flexible! Indoors - a bright spot with 3-4 hours of direct light.
Not picky! Regular, rich garden soil, even clay. The main thing - reasonable drainage.
Strong! Tolerates cold down to -5ยฐC when the soil is dry. Suitable for most regions of Israel.
๐ Winter dormancy: The ladybird leaves dry out in winter, which is normal! Don't panic, it will wake up again in spring.
| ๐ท๏ธ Name | For a swarm of bees |
| ๐ฌ Latin name | Ledebouria cooperi |
| ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง Family | Asparagus (Asparagaceae) |
| ๐ Origin | South Africa |
| ๐ Height | 15-25 cm |
| โ๏ธ Spread | Spreads over time (colonies) |
| ๐ Foliage | Olive-green with purple stripes along the length | Fallen in winter |
| ๐ธ Blossom | Spring-Summer | Pink-Purple | Fragrant |
| โ๏ธ Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| ๐ง Irrigation | Medium (tolerates drought) |
| โ๏ธ Cold resistance | Up to -5ยฐC |
๐ฆ In short
A light and strong ornamental onion with spectacular striped leaves and fragrant blooms. In the garden - excellent for rock gardens, ground cover, and front rows. In a pot - suitable for a balcony or home near a bright window. Spreads over time and forms dense colonies!
๐ก Planting tip: Only bury the bottom half of the onion - the top should remain above ground!
