Allium Nigrum Bulbs, pack of 15 bulbs
£9.50
notes
A tall growing Allium, Nigrum bears fattish clusters of creamy-white flowers upon sturdy mid-green stems, creating a striking silhouette. Each flower has a little green ovary at its heart. Since its debut within Cleve West’s garden at Chelsea in 2012 it has become very popular for its sophisticated blooms. Pack of 15 bulbs.
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Dimensions
- Pack size: 15 bulbs
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
A tall growing Allium, Nigrum bears fattish clusters of creamy-white flowers upon sturdy mid-green stems, creating a striking silhouette. Each flower has a little green ovary at its heart. Since its debut within Cleve West’s garden at Chelsea in 2012 it has become very popular for its sophisticated blooms. Pack of 15 bulbs.
Insights
It works well when planted in drifts with ornamental grasses and other alliums where it can be appreciated for its elevated colour. The dead flower heads can be cut and dried for flower arranging.
Details
- Flowers: May - June
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- East, West or South aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn, 15cm, 15cm apart
Care
Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested
Scent
Very subtle onion scented foliage when crushed
Glossary
Bulbs for Cutting
