Allium Sphaerocephalon Bulbs Uk

Alliums grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage.

Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs uk. Alliums are excellent for bridging the gap between spring flowering bulbs and summer flowering perennials. Genus allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with a strong onion or garlic scent linear strap shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star shaped or bell shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem. Allium sphaerocephalon is a small headed rich blackcurrant allium is later flowering than most and invaluable for that. 5 a gorgeous allium with small egg shaped flowerheads that top tall slender stems in mid to late summer.

I love it in bud as much as in full flower very pretty and will gently self sow. They gently fade as summer comes to a close. For over 150 years we supply top quality sphaerocephalon allium bulbs. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade.

Allium sphaerocephalon needs to be planted and left to get on with it. Shop online in the uk for allium sphaerocephalon. Buy online or contact us on 01234 709099. Top quality bulbs supplied.

It will die down every winter and reappear in spring and occasionally you may have to plant a few more bulbs. An understated allium with unusual oval shaped purple green flower heads perched atop tall slender stems. Planted en masse in a border these diminutive claret coloured flowers look great emerging from a screen of foliage or against a backdrop of ornamental grasses. Plant allium bulbs in clumps or in drifts amongst other plants leaving the seed heads intact for an architectural autumn display.

This charming species reaches 50cm and ends with a small umbel that s round or spherical. Our award winning supply of allium are internationally recognised as we provide the finest quality bulb and plant collections available. Allium sphaerocephalon must be planted in bold groups to appreciate it at its best. Like all alliums this bulb is easy to grow on well drained soil and will virtually take care of itself.

Synonyms allium descendens allium cilicicum. It has slender willowy stems topped with. Ideal for summer borders patio pots and rockery displays. Plant taller varieties to the rear of borders.

Other common names round headed garlic round headed leek. Our sphaerocephalon allium are ideal for your garden projects. Excellent long lasting cut flower. Valuable for planting in groups in borders or for naturalising flowering for year after year.

Their neat flower heads lend a unique architectural touch to borders and patio containers. A stunning colour changing allium commonly known as drumsticks this variety changes from green to deep pink red.