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Allium Bulbs - Cameleon

Drought tolerant bulbs ideal for rock gardens and arid climates

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rodent Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Allium

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Spring through Early Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 16 inches

COLOR

  • Pink
  • White

Nope, not a typo but an apt name for a plant whose spherical flower clusters transition from deep pink to nearly white with rose-colored veins. Each globe-shaped flower head is composed of countless tiny star-shaped blooms that shift color as the season progresses from spring to summer, creating a mesmerizing effect in the garden or in floral arrangements. Like all alliums, Cameleon bulbs are low maintenance and perennial in zones 4 - 9, adding height to garden beds or containers.

  • • Fragrant flowers attract pollinators but repel deer
  • • Plant in fall for early summer blooms
  • • Perennial bulbs multiply year after year

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 3 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 2 to 3 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
10 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
20 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 3 Sq. Ft
50 Bulbs / Ships in Fall Up to 4.5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Allium Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Allium Bulbs - Cameleon FAQs

    What is Cameleon Allium also known as?

    Cameleon Allium is also known as Giant Onion, Ornamental Onion, Flowering Onion, and Ornamental Garlic.

    Is Cameleon Allium resistant to animals or disease?

    Cameleon Allium is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 1.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Not a single one came up. I planted them in the same bed as my purple sensation alliums which were purchased and planted at the same time as these. All of those came up but zero on the Chameleon.

    Deb L. 1/5 Verified

    Allium Bulbs - Cameleon

    Store owner replied: Hello there. Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that these did not emerge, especially when your other Alliums planted in the same bed performed so well. When bulbs are planted under similar conditions and one variety thrives while another does not, it can sometimes point to differences in the individual bulbs themselves or how that particular variety responded to the season's growing conditions. This variety can occasionally be slower to establish, and factors such as soil moisture, drainage, planting depth, or natural variation in bulb vigor can affect emergence. We are glad we were able to connect with you directly and provide a resolution. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as customer feedback helps us monitor product performance and continue improving our quality standards. Our goal is for our customers to have beautiful flowers, and we appreciate you allowing us to make it right with you!

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