Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation
Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation
Ornamental Onion

Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation

£15.00

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Allium Purple Sensation is a mid-height variety of ornamental onion, a cottage garden staple, which features deep violet, star-shaped flowers in densely packed globe clusters on tall sturdy stems from mid-May. Great for adding elevated interest to a border.

Insights

Attractive to butterflies and bees, this hardy perennial bulb has a long flowering season. Plant in the middle of the border, so the umbrels can grow through other foliage such as paeonies; it can take over from tulips. Also ideally suited to gravel gardens or prairie style planting.

Details
  • Herbaceous Perennial
  • Fully Hardy
  • Flowering period: May - June
  • Low maintenance
  • Relatively disease and pest free
Planting
  • Any fertile, well-draining soil
  • Any aspect
  • Full sun or partial shade
  • Sheltered
Care

Avoid excessive soil moisture and split and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. Cut down at the end of season to maintain shape.

Perennials