Alpine Leek
Will it grow where I live?
Alpine Leek is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 0.3 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Growing
Plant the bulbs deep in well-drained, peat-free soil rich in organic matter in full sun. The plants do not thrive in shade. Water well after planting and regularly during the growing season. Avoid waterlogging, especially during the dormant period. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Alpine Leek: how big does it get?
Alpine Leek (Allium victorialis) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.3 m. Growth is medium.
Alpine Leek: what site does it need?
Alpine Leek tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Alpine Leek: is it hardy?
Alpine Leek is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Alpine Leek: will it grow in Central Europe?
Alpine Leek is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Alpine Leek: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Alpine Leek are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
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