Welsh Onion Red

Allium fistulosum 'Red'

Welsh Onion Red

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Red Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum 'Red') A hardy perennial with a ruby-red twist at the bases. A native of Asia, this non-bulbing variety is prized by chefs for its vibrant, red-tinged stem bases and mild, white-onion flavour. Unlike standard spring onions, this is a clump-forming herb that provides a sustainable and long harvest.

Perfect as an edible ornamental, it thrives in decorative pots or kitchen borders, producing large, creamy white globe flowers on thick, architectural stems. The blooms are both a magnet for pollinators and a delicious edible garnish. Ideal for adding a fresh onion kick to salads, stir-fries, or authentic Jamaican and Asian cooking.

↓ See Red Welsh Onion care & culinary tips in our Grower’s Guide: From Soil to Plate
  • Edible Flowers
  • Edible Leaves
  • Edible Seeds
  • Edible Stem
  • Medicinal

CHELSEA GOLD QUALITY TO YOUR DOOR

The Grower's Guide: From Soil to Plate

Grown on-site in Gloucestershire, your herbs and edible plants will arrive happy in peat-free compost and recyclable pots, all snugly tucked into sturdy cardboard packaging.

Plant Key Features

Common Name: Red Welsh Onion
Botanical Name: Allium fistulosum 'Red'
Plant Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial (Bulbous)
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (UK Zone H7)
Mature Size: 30cm–45cm Height x 30cm Spread
Foliage & Flower: Hollow green tubes with vibrant red bases; edible white drumstick flowers
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil; loves plenty of compost
Maintenance: Low maintenance, can be treated like a cut and come again.
Pollinator Value: Exceptional; a premier nectar source for honeybees
Pot Size: Supplied in a 9cm recyclable pot

Uses & Expert Tips

In the Kitchen & Bar

Asian & Jamaican Cuisine: The red-tinged stems are a staple in Asian stir-fries and Jamaican escallion dishes. Use them to provide a mild, sweet depth to curries, rice, and peas.

Raw Finish: Slice the stems thinly on a bias to showcase the red-to-green gradient. They are perfect for topping ramen, pho, or tacos where a crisp, professional garnish is needed.

Edible Blooms: Don't waste the flowers! Pull apart the large creamy globes and scatter the individual florets over salads or omelettes for a mild, peppery onion note. 

Expert Care Tips:

To keep the red colour vibrant at the base of the onion, ensure the plant gets plenty of sunlight. If the bases are buried too deep in the soil, the colour may fade—keep the blush part of the stem just at the surface of the earth.

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Sustainable Packaging

Our packaging materials have been carefully researched and selected with sustainability at the forefront of our process. We believe that high-quality plants shouldn't come at a cost to the planet.Every order is hand-picked and secured using:

  • Sturdy cardboard outer packaging – Fully recyclable and designed for protection.
  • Recyclable labels and pots – Ensuring a circular life for your gardening essentials.
  • Biodegradable soil retainers – A planet-friendly alternative to plastic bags.

Even after the bumpiest of journeys and the harshest of climates, our plants will be delivered safely to your door as fresh as when they were picked from our Gloucestershire nursery.

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Delivery Information

At Kitchen Garden Plant Centre, we pride ourselves on a seamless journey from our Gloucestershire nursery to your door. We provide tracked UK-wide delivery, ensuring the same expert care for our local neighbours in Newent as we do for our customers across the country.


Shipping Rates
Our shipping rates are tiered by order value to ensure you get the best price:

  • Orders up to £15: £11.99
  • Orders £15 – £19.99: £8.99
  • Orders £20 – £59.99: £5.99
  • Orders £60 and over: FREE

Note: Shipping rates do not accumulate; you will only be charged the single most appropriate rate for your order.


Reliable Shipping Across the UK
To ensure your plants spend the minimum time in transit, we choose the most efficient route for your location:

  • England, Wales & Scottish Lowlands: Dispatched via 24-hour courier.
  • Highlands, Islands & UK Offshore: Dispatched via Royal Mail.

    Includes: Scottish Highlands, Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands.

Free Local Collection (Newent, GL18)
Prefer to collect? We offer a free Click & Collect service from our Newent nursery. As we are a working specialist herb nursery, visits and collections are strictly by appointment only, so we recommend collection during the following windows:

  • Collection Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Collection Times: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

How it works:
Simply select 'Local Pickup' at checkout. We will then contact you to confirm when your order is picked and ready for collection, and which of these dates and times is most convenient for you to meet the growers and collect your plants.
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
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3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
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Pesticide free
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Sustainability
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Family grown Herbs and Edibles
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3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
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Pesticide free
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Sustainability
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Family grown Herbs and Edibles
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3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
◇
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
◇
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
◇
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
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What makes us different?

We are a 3 x RHS Chelsea Gold medal award winning, family grower of Herbs and Edibles.

We use natural integrated pest management systems on the nursery and a peat free compost which is sourced and produced in the U.K and only a stones throw away.

You can find us at shows and markets across the UK.

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What our customers say...

"I have purchased herbs from Kitchen Garden Plant centre and the quality of the plants are unparalleled. Such a fantastic selection to choose from and all grown on their family nursery from scratch. Packaging is great and the advice and guidance offered by this knowledgable team is simply the best. 10/10 would recommend and would only by my plants from this lovely team."
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"I have just received my order and felt I wanted to compliment you on the quality of the plants and the way they were packaged; much better than your competitors."
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"Brilliant selection of herbs, and truly exceptional customer service. Glowing recommendation for anyone looking to level up their cooking, have their kitchen smell fantastic, or get a unique gift for the green-thumbed chef in their life."
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