Impressive snowy white, globe-shaped flowerheads grow atop strong, sturdy stems approximately 32-36" tall. Allium Mount Everest As the name indicates, Allium Mount Everest is a majestic allium that has baseball-size flower-heads that shimmer with white flowers, borne on tall stems. The Mount Everest Allium is a unique allium growing up to three feet in height which produces creamy white flowers. Allium stipitatum 'Mount Everest' (Allium 'Mount Everest') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years. K. van Bourgondien's No-Risk Guarantee. The foliage emerges relatively early, followed by the flower stem. We really enjoy the variety, 'Mount Everest', as it offers such a clean, dramatic 'pow'. Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel. Containers: Many alliums grow well in containers, either planted alone or mixed with in other plants. Plant database entry for Ornamental Onion (Allium 'Mount Everest') with 28 images, one comment, and 20 data details. Cultivation. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall. Allium Mount Everest is everything one would expect of an allium with this name. The snow white blooms of 'Mount Everest' also make bouquets of tall Aquilegias and other purple Alliums even more spectacular. As the plant comes into full flower, the leaves begin to shrivel up. The Mount Everest Allium's sturdy stalks then take on the feat of holding up spheres of dozens of petite and darling white blooms. Choosing several different types will give you flowers throughout the season. Once the flower is spent, remove the flower stalk and leave the foliage until it completely dies back. Planted against a dark background, they add height and interest to the late spring through early summer garden. Grow in fertile, but well-drained soil. Allium stipitatum is used as a medicinal plant … Plant 3 per sq ft. For more information on growing Allium… Good options include Purple Sensation, Allium atropurpureum, Mount Everest, Allium sphaerocephalon and Allium tuberosum. The 4-6 inch spherical blooms are long-lasting, rising above other plants in the garden and emitting a soft, sweet frangrance. Try planting these among other large purple-flowering allium for … ... Each flower sports several stamens that stick out beyond its petals, giving this fun plant a fluffy appearance from afar. The cultivars ‘Mount Everest’ and ‘Violet Beauty’ have gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Medicinal properties and health effects. ‘Mount Everest’ is a pure white allium with 4-6 inch wide flowers that look like giant snowballs. Each globe of Allium Mount Everest is made up of about 50 or more allium flowers. Allium grow best in a rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Suggested uses. 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