Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation
£15.00
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notes
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.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L (17cm / 7in)
- Height and Spread: H: 90cm (3ft)
- W: 20cm (8in) - After 2 -5 years
Features
notes
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.
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