Allium ‘Curly Tops’

Common Name:
Curly Tops Ornamental Onion

Description:
Allium ‘Curly Tops’ is a striking ornamental onion prized for its unusual, tightly twisted flower stems that create a whimsical, architectural display in the garden. Unlike traditional upright alliums, this variety produces slender, corkscrew-like stems topped with rounded clusters of soft pink to mauve star-shaped flowers. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds texture and movement to borders, rockeries, and contemporary plantings. The foliage is strap-like and dies back as flowering begins, allowing the sculptural stems to take centre stage. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, ‘Curly Tops’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, particularly sandy or loamy conditions. It performs best when planted in autumn and left undisturbed to naturalise over time. Drought tolerant once established, this compact allium is ideal for adding a playful yet elegant touch to garden beds or decorative pots.

Form:
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40–60 cm
Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Pink
Mauve

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
Drought tolerant once established
Architectural form
Suitable for Rockeries

Toxicity:
All parts may be toxic to pets, particularly dogs and cats, if ingested. Can cause gastrointestinal upset.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Nepeta
Echinacea
Stipa tenuissima
Gaura

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.