Allium Chicago® is an elegant and refined ornamental onion that fits perfectly in both modern and natural gardens. This relatively new introduction distinguishes itself with its hemispherical flower heads in a beautiful violet-purple color. Thanks to its airy and slightly finer appearance, Allium Chicago® looks more subtle than many other ornamental onions, while still providing a striking splash of color in the border.

Flowering takes place in May, when the garden is in full development. The graceful flowers immediately attract the attention of bees and butterflies and bring extra life to the garden. Due to its elegant flower shape and soft appearance, Allium Chicago® is ideal for use in the center of borders, combined with perennials, ornamental grasses, or other spring and early summer bloomers.

This Allium grows best in a sunny to partially shaded location in well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs at a depth of approximately 12 cm with a planting distance of about 12 cm. For a rich flowering and natural effect, plant about 30 bulbs per square meter. Thanks to its strong characteristics, Allium Chicago® is well-suited for naturalizing and reliably returns to the garden year after year.

In addition to its decorative value, this ornamental onion is also very low-maintenance. The plant is highly resistant to deer and rodents, making it suitable for gardens where damage from grazing can be a problem. Furthermore, the flowers are excellent as cut flowers. In bouquets, the elegant flower heads create a modern and architectural look.

Allium Chicago® is less suitable for pots, but comes into its own in borders and natural plantings. Thanks to its refined flower shape, rich purple color, and vigorous growth, this ornamental onion is a beautiful choice for lovers of stylish and long-lasting attractive garden planting.

With its graceful character and natural charm, Allium Chicago® is a valuable addition to any garden.