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Allium stems short...why?
Stef C
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Hi, everyone. I'm hoping you can help me. I planted pinball wizard allium last fall. They are now emerging. The plant leaves are humongous and healthy, but the stems are barely 6 inches tall (uh...is that 15cm?). The flower heads are forming (though not opened yet). Does anyone know what might cause stunted stem growth in new allium? I was under the impression that this variety should have long, long stems. Thanks!
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Mine are short too but I expect them to grow much more before the flower opens. They seem to be the last bit of the plant to push up through the leaves. Good job too - rabbits grazed off my leaves!
Hi, I grow a few varieties of Alliums and from experience, the bud looks like its emerging for a long time, and just grows up and up slowly but surely. I think your alliums will grow as tall as your expecting, they just take their time!
Hope they look great for you!