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Allium sphaerocephalon

Flower bulbs
£3.99
SPP00449
Currently out of stock

Quick overview

Wonderful, small egg-shaped pink-maroon flowers on tall slender stems. Plant en-masse in centre of borders amongst perennial grasses / plants or container displays. Strap shaped green foliage adds texture early on. Height: 1m, Flowering time: May to July, Preferred conditions:  Full sun or part shade. x20 bulbs for planting.

(RHS - Award of Garden Merit)

A designer’s favourite! When spring daffodils and tulips have flowered, it is the turn of ornamental onions. Alliums take us into summer with high impact and after flowering the seed heads become a stunning architectural feature.

Origin/native: Mediterranean, Asia

What you get

x20 bulbs for planting

Delivery from September.

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Plant Details

Flowering Time:
June to July
Genus / Species:
Allium
Cultivar / Variety:
sphaerocephalon
Common Name:
Ornamental Onion or Dutch Garlic
Height / Spread:
1m/25cm
Type:
Hardy Perennial Bulb
Bulb Size:
4/5
Scented:
Unscented
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Cut Flower:
Excellent cut flower

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
10cm
Soil Type:
well-drained soil, generally semi gritty and moderately fertile
Where to Plant:
Container displays/flower gardens/middle to back of borders
Position:
Full sun or part shade
Watering:
Generally only in hot conditions or when in containers keep moist
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.
Feeding:
After flowering you can apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly for a month to build up the bulbs for next year.

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