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ALLIUM (ORNAMENTAL ONION)
The dramatic drumstick ornamental onions are perfect for a sunny border in early summer . These popular early summer flowering bulbs vary in height from 4" to 4’ and thier heads of stary flowers are 4" to 12" in diameter. The largest heads are on the shortest stems so that they do not blow over in their native locations which a dry rocky hillsides in the Middle east and central Asia.
All require a dry, sunny soil. Flowering is from early May to late June. Colours vary from white through to dark mauve while some of the smaller ones are golden yellow. Dramatic planting effects can be achieved by planting the bulbs through grasses. The dwarf Allium karataviense and Allium moly make good front of border plants. The seed heads of the drumstick types dry well.The bulbs are planted in the early autumn 4" deep and 2 - 6 " apart depending upon the size of the flower head. Chose a well drained soil as they do not like to be waterlogged.
The RHS is having a Trial of tall alliums at Wisley. Why not visit them and see over 100 cultivars.
denotes a bulb with the Award of Garden Merit
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ALLIUM MERCURIUS
This easy allium has flattish heards of intense purple pink with a green eye on very stiff stems. They become more star like with age. Good in any well drained soil in full sun. The heads are not as large as some but they are excellent planted in clumps. A good foil for the paler varieties or mix with orange calendula for a dramatic planting. Late flowering so useful to extend the season
Flowers: June - July
Height: 30"
10= £5.00
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ALLIUM PARADOXUM NORMALE
Unlike the straight species which is a pernicious weed, producing bulbils not flowers this sterile form has full heads of large white flowers reminiscent of paper lampshades. They flower at the same time as the daffodils and are a delghtful change. They are particularly fine with ferny leaves such as Dicentra.
Height: 12"
Flowers: March-April
10 = £7.00
This item is currently out of stock.
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=those plants given the Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
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