Allium flower bulbs unique globe shaped blooms are made up of hundreds of tiny flowers allium also called ornamental onion is one of the most interesting blooms in the spring and summer garden.
Tiny allium bulbs.
With a spherical shape that holds its form throughout the season it s one of the longest lasting blooms to be had from a bulb.
One of the most common species of allium persian flowering onion produces a 4 5 inch diameter ball of vivid violet purple flowers.
This long lasting variety attracts pollinators and is deer and rodent resistant.
Each erect stem produces up to 30 flowers.
These blooms are nicely complemented by narrow strap shaped leaves that remain attractive until they die back in late summer.
For best results we recommend planting your allium bulbs just over twice as deep as the height of the bulb and about 5 or 6 inches apart.
Late spring or early summer.
Plant the bulbs 6 8 inches deep and about 8 inches apart in the fall.
In most cases you will want to fertilize your allium bulb planting site with bulb food to ensure that the bulbs are properly established.