Allium Purple Sensation
In the Netherlands we call Allium Purple Sensation – The Stargazer. This stunning violet allium blooms during the whole month (May to June), which is a perfect transition flower between the spring and the summer. The allium consists of the tightly packed cluster of hundreds small, star-shaped flowers that form a huge and round flower ball! Because the stem of Allium Purple Sensation needs a little bit of support – plant it near the other plants or flowers.
Allium belongs to the same family as garlic and onion, that is why it’s called an “ornamental onion”. Make sure to plant your allium in a dry and well-drained (sandy) soil and open areas with full sun.
£6.99
Per package: 10
In the Netherlands we call Allium Purple Sensation – The Stargazer. This stunning violet allium blooms during the whole month (May to June), which is a perfect transition flower between the spring and the summer. The allium consists of the tightly packed cluster of hundreds small, star-shaped flowers that form a huge and round flower ball! Because the stem of Allium Purple Sensation needs a little bit of support – plant it near the other plants or flowers.
Allium belongs to the same family as garlic and onion, that is why it’s called an “ornamental onion”. Make sure to plant your allium in a dry and well-drained (sandy) soil and open areas with full sun.
- Flowering period
- Planting period
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bulb type | Allium |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Flowering and growth height | 28 - 32 inch |
| Flowering period | May |
| Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Naturalising | Yes |
| Per package | 10 |
| Place / Planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
| Plant depth | 4.5 - 5.5 inch |
| Planting distance | 6 inch |
| Scented | No |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | Yes |
Other information
- First loosen the soil well where the allium bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
- Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the bulbs.
- For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the bulbs.
- Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
- Cover the allium bulbs with soil and water them well.
