Attractive flower head
3
Attractive flower heads develop slowly but fade very quickly.
Kate
Yorkshire
Allium hollandicum (aflatunense)
allium bulbs - syn aflatunense
5 bulbs
£3.99
£2.79
in stock
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size:10/12
This allium looks spectacular when grouped in a pot, or planted in a sunny border where they can be dotted in groups among ornamental grasses and other early summer flowers. Try to sandwich them between other herbaceous perennials, which will help to mask the strap-like leaves, as these tend to fade by the time the flowers appear. - Garden care: Plant bulbs 15cm deep and 15cm apart to enjoy the full effect of the flowers. Avoid excessive soil moisture, and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.
- CAUTION do not eat ornamental bulbs
Eventual height & spread
Goes well with
After Spring colour - Allium's striking blooms
5
Has strong stems which withstand ferocious winds. Flower heads a good strong colour and long lasting. Comes up every year but plants are smaller than original bulbs (but weren't fed after flowering or before). Fills the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials.
Susan
Leeds
2000025374
4.0
2
50.0
- When do we plant albums have I missed the boat?
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hope;ess
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Hello there Alliums should be planted in the autumn, but you are still ok to plant them now. Hope this helps
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