Allium Sphaerocephalon Bulbs Uk

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Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs uk.

An understated allium with unusual oval shaped purple green flower heads perched atop tall slender stems. Synonyms allium descendens allium cilicicum. Allium sphaerocephalon is a small headed rich blackcurrant allium is later flowering than most and invaluable for that. Plant allium bulbs in clumps or in drifts amongst other plants leaving the seed heads intact for an architectural autumn display.

Like all alliums this bulb is easy to grow on well drained soil and will virtually take care of itself. Alliums grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. Allium sphaerocephalon must be planted in bold groups to appreciate it at its best. Excellent long lasting cut flower.

The umbel is incredible because it packs in countless flowers that turn from green through to reddish or rose purple when they attain their full beauty. It will die down every winter and reappear in spring and occasionally you may have to plant a few more bulbs. Our award winning supply of allium are internationally recognised as we provide the finest quality bulb and plant collections available. I love it in bud as much as in full flower very pretty and will gently self sow.

It has slender willowy stems topped with. 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. Ideal for summer borders patio pots and rockery displays.

Valuable for planting in groups in borders or for naturalising flowering for year after year. Plant taller varieties to the rear of borders. For over 150 years we supply top quality sphaerocephalon allium bulbs. Alliums are excellent for bridging the gap between spring flowering bulbs and summer flowering perennials.

Allium sphaerocephalon flowers at the beginning of july much later than most purple and lavender alliums. Our sphaerocephalon allium are ideal for your garden projects. Watch allium sphaerocephalon sometimes called drumsticks or drumstick alliums in fascination as their colours change from the top down until they. This charming species reaches 50cm and ends with a small umbel that s round or spherical.

Top quality bulbs supplied. Other common names round headed garlic round headed leek. 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. Shop online in the uk for allium sphaerocephalon.

They gently fade as summer comes to a close. Allium sphaerocephalon needs to be planted and left to get on with it.