Complete Allium Collection
It really is that time already to unveil our ‘Plant of the Month’, and hasn’t August gone fast?
We have had a bountiful season of delightful blooms and we hope you have too!
However, just because the idyllic long summer days are behind us for another year, this doesn’t mean we have to stop giving our gardens the attention they deserve.
In fact, now is the perfect time to get your hands dirty to ensure your displays are even more impressive for the remaining months of the year, and even get some of next year’s floral beauties in the ground.
When looking for an intriguing, impactful, and just all-round beautiful flower for the spring, our Complete Allium Collection certainly takes some beating!
An ever-popular collection, this pack will deliver colour-bursting results and includes an expertly crafted combination of the following:
Allium ‘Purple Sensation’
Large purple spherical flower heads are the real standout feature of ‘Purple Sensation’.
‘Purple Sensation’ looks particularly impressive when used as a cut rose, thank to its tall, thin stems.
A proud holder of the RHS Garden Merit award, you can plant this in your garden with confidence that it will boast stunning displays for years to come.
Flowers from May to June, plant from September to December.
Allium ‘Christophii’
Yet another eye-catching purple-shaded spherical variety.
Giant lilac spheres sit proudly atop tall thin green stems on the Allium ‘Christophii’.
A proud holder of the RHS Garden Merit award, you can plant this in your garden with confidence that it will boast stunning displays for years to come.
Flowers from May to June, plant from September to December.
Allium ‘Siculum’ Nectaroscordum
Nectaroscordum is a unique, if slightly unusual, relation to the wider Allium family.
‘Siculum’ produces up to 30 impressive hanging flowers from each bulb and looks particularly impressive in borders.
The flower heads have drawn comparisons to gentle umbrellas, and are truly beautiful.
Flowers from April to June, plant from September to December.
Allium ‘Nigrum’
A true hardy perennial, Allium ‘Nigrum’ is instantly recognisable for its white, globe-shaped flower heads above broad, blue-green leaves.
This is an easy performer and will standout regardless of the bed or border that it is planted in, while also being known as one of the best Alliums for neutralising through grass.
Flowers in June, plant from September to October.
Allium ‘Moly’
Truly worthy of the ‘ornamental onion’ title, Allium ‘Moly’ would be a breathtaking addition to any bulb mixture.
Remarkably pretty clusters of star-shaped, buttery yellow blooms appear to bring some early season summer cheer.
The sunny yellow colour contrasts so well against the strap-like foliage, to produce a head-turning look.
Flowers in May and June, plant from September to December.
Allium ‘Drumsticks’
Absolutely loved by friendly insects, ‘Drumsticks’ boast unique and long-lasting flowerheads.
Blooming in a show-stopping shade of purple, this variety works so well combined with other Allium varieties, such as those seen in this mix!
A proud holder of the RHS Garden Merit award, you can plant this in your garden with confidence that it will boast stunning displays for years to come.
Flowers in July and August, plant from September to December.
Allium ‘Neopolitanum’
‘Neopolitanum’ will add dainty white flowers to your Allium display, to great effect.
Commonly known as ‘White Garlic’, this variety produces a remarkably sweet scent, which combined with the long and narrow green stems, make a very popular cut flower.
Wonderfully versatile, ‘Neopolitanum’ will look right at home in borders, as they are a top-notch choice for naturalising.
Flowers in May and June, plant from September to December.
In total, the Complete Allium Collection includes:
- 7 x Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ bulbs;
- 6 x Allium ‘Christophii’ bulbs;
- 7 x Allium ‘Siculum’ (Nectaroscordum) bulbs;
- 5 x Allium ‘Nigrum’ bulbs;
- 25 x Allium ‘Moly’ bulbs;
- 25 x Allium ‘Drumsticks’ bulbs;
- 25 x Allium ‘Neopolitanum’ bulbs.
Thinking of planting our Complete Allium Collection?
Planting advice for your Allium Collection:
Find a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs in early to mid-autumn in a sheltered space to prevent the top-heavy flower spikes from getting blown over and damaged.
Dig over the soil and remove any weeds before planting. Water well straight after planting, saturating the soil around the bulbs. Once established, Alliums are drought tolerant.
In borders, plant bulbs in early autumn at a depth of about four times the diameter of the bulbs.
Alliums will also do well in deep pots with a good general-purpose potting compost and a handful of horticultural grit added.
Top tip! Underplant with hostas, ferns or other low-growing, hardy perennial plants to help disguise the leaves as they fade.
Aftercare advice for Alliums:
- After planting, use a general-purpose feed such as our Blooming Fast Superior Soluble Fertiliser.
- Dried flower heads can be removed and made into indoor decorations or left on the plants to self-seed.
- Divide Alliums every three to four years or when the plants begin to look overcrowded and blooming decreases.
- Lift the bulbs with a garden fork or spade and pull the bulbs apart.
- Replant some in the original location and plant the remainder in a new location.
- The leaves die down at flowering time, so it’s best to plant Alliums where this foliage is masked by that of other plants.
- Avoid removing them while still green, as they provide the bulbs with energy for the following season.
