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Hi,
My alliums were spectacular! When you say ‘cut back’ – do you mean take the heads off when finished or cut back the stalks as well?. The dead heads look very attractive but I will cut them off if it’s best. The flower heads when in full bloom had a unpleasant scent when up close – is this natural?
Thanks,
Thelma
HI Thelma
Yes Alliums are part of the onion family and will smell similar to an onion unfortunately.
Once the whole allium head and stem turns yellow/brown and hollow, it can be removed completely.
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