allium bulbs - A Selection
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Allium Cut Flower Collection An astonishing display of late spring flowering alliums is guaranteed with this mixture of varieties, ideal for drifting amongst shrubs in your border, or as a feature in their own right in patio containers. Specially selected for their tall stems and range purple & blue shades to create elegant cut flower displays.
?Millenium? is a showy Ornamental Onion that received the perennial of the year award! From May until August, it generates bundles of lilac, dome shaped flower heads that are each filled with lots of tiny, star shaped blooms. Happy in full sun, your Allium would look fantastic grown in a border, cut flower, cottage or wildlife gardening scheme, as well as being a key statement shrub in low maintenance outdoor spaces. Your hardy bulb produces dense clumps of fresh green foliage, that add even
Allium ?Serendipity? was initially discovered as merely a sport of the well known ?Millenium? variety, that has filled UK gardens for years. Specially picked for it?s eye-catching blue-tinted foliage and good sized purple globe blooms, measuring up to 4-5cm in diameter above lofty, slender stems makes this a brilliant structural addition to borders. Height: 50cm (20?). Spread: 10cm (4?).
Allium ?Blue Drumstick? makes a unique contribution to the Allium family, which predominates with mauve and pink shades. The smallish heads in sapphire blue have an exquisite jewel-like quality when planted densely. They are especially effective in drifts along the edge of a border between low, mounding plants such as geraniums. One of their very best partnerships is with Alchemilla mollis ? whose flowering time happily coincides. The blue spherical heads of Allium ?Blue Drumstick? form a
This delightful variety masses of mauve-pink, flower heads, supported by upright stems. With a neat compact habit, it's perfect for grouping together at the front of borders. This elegant Ornamental Onion associates beautifully with early summer perennials. Ideal for cottage gardens planted in borders or bunched together in containers. Height: 40cm Spread: 10cm
Add striking visual impact to your borders with the bold and dramatic presence of these giant alliums. The Allium Giant Collection showcases massive umbels of purple, pink, and white flowers that make a show-stopping display. Blooming in May and June, these impressive spheres rise gracefully on tall stems above the emerging grasses and perennials, bridging the gap between spring bulbs and the peak summer bloom. A reliable perennial, this collection delivers an eye-catching performance with
Contasting shades for a striking combination
This low growing species is quite different to the soaring alliums that hover high on tall stems. A native of the mountains of Kazakhstan, Allium karataviense is perfect for nestling between stones in a rockery, drifting in groups through gravel gardens or along the edges of a sunny border. In May and June, it bears large, globe-shaped heads of starry, pink flowers with darker eyes that are cradled between a pair of broad, glaucous leaves. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Ultimate height and spread:
?Yellow Fantasy? is a unique Allium, that blooms from April until July. It generates a profusion of dome shaped flower heads, that produce multiple spider-like stems with dangling graceful yellow flowers. Much loved for its strong impact and contrasting fresh green foliage, be sure to plant in a cut flower, wildlife or cottage themed landscape. It will enjoy partial shade to grow and will develop in height to 40cm.
They are great for adding structural interest to the border
Allium 'Ostara' is an exciting hybrid that combines the best of its parentage—broad, handsome, blue-green leaves and a compact habit from A. karataviense, boosted with the rich maroon-purple colouring of A. atropurpureum. Growing to just 40cm, it’s ideal for containers or weaving through borders where its lush foliage stays fresh—unlike most other alliums.Flowering from May to June, it brings bold colour before summer perennials peak. The dense, spherical flower heads sit on sturdy,
Punky characters with purple heads and a shock of unruly hair ? this is an allium with attitude! Perfect for maverick gardeners that like to buck the trend, Allium ?Purple Hair? is an avant-garde allium that is sure to excite interest and some laughs!But these quirky alliums are not just a garden curiosity, they are also surprisingly useful for creating unique textural contrasts. Plant them in dense groups to create wispy green clouds that seem to float magically above larger-leaved,
