Allium Sphaerocephalon
This purple Allium Sphaerocephalon is impressive, this ornamental onion is beautifully filled. The height will be approximately between 50 and 60 cm. Not suitable for a pot, but suitable as a cut flower. There are almost 1000 species of the Allium genus. This also includes the types that are edible, such as leeks, onions, chives and shallots.
There are alliums that can grow up to 200 cm, the smell is also somewhat reminiscent of garlic. There are fantastic beautiful colors of this species, from violet, purple, white, blue, or pink, there is a complete color palette of this genus. They used to be hung on bunches indoors to combat evil spirits. And also to keep accidents and illness at bay. The Allium is the symbol of eternity, the eternal life that ancient Egypt so believed in.
£3.99
Per package: 25
This purple Allium Sphaerocephalon is impressive, this ornamental onion is beautifully filled. The height will be approximately between 50 and 60 cm. Not suitable for a pot, but suitable as a cut flower. There are almost 1000 species of the Allium genus. This also includes the types that are edible, such as leeks, onions, chives and shallots.
There are alliums that can grow up to 200 cm, the smell is also somewhat reminiscent of garlic. There are fantastic beautiful colors of this species, from violet, purple, white, blue, or pink, there is a complete color palette of this genus. They used to be hung on bunches indoors to combat evil spirits. And also to keep accidents and illness at bay. The Allium is the symbol of eternity, the eternal life that ancient Egypt so believed in.
- Flowering period
- Planting period
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bulb/tuber size | 6/+ |
| Bulb type | Allium |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Flowering and growth height | 20 - 24 inch |
| Flowering period | July, August |
| Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Naturalising | Yes |
| Number per m2 | 100 |
| Per package | 25 |
| Place / Planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
| Plant depth | 2 - 4 inch |
| Planting distance | 4 - 4.7 inch |
| Scented | No |
| Suitable as cut flower | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | No |
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.
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