Allium sativum 'Arno'
garlic 'Arno'
Perennial vegetable grown as an annual, the edible, strongly scented, compact bulbs are divided into cloves with long, narrow, flat green leaves on a tall stalk in summer. This variety produces large bulbs with pink cloves contained in a whitish skin
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: TOXIC if eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with a strong onion or garlic scent, linear, strap-shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but free draining soil in full sun. Also suitable for container growing in a pot which is at least 10cm deep. Grow in a free-draining medium and be careful not to over-water. Harvest bulbs once tops begin to yellow and fall over. See garlic cultivation, and our video , for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by splitting bulbs into individual cloves and planting at double their depth
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free, new growth may suffer from slugs. May be susceptible to allium leaf miner, onion thrips and onion fly
Diseases
May be susceptible to onion rot, downy mildew and rust
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