AKA Drumstick allium. The last of the bulbous alliums to bloom, its egg-shaped flower heads wait until summer to color up. Eye-catching when planted in tight groups in a perennial border, and the bees do love it.
Alliums are resistant to deer, but rodents such as voles and gophers may eat the bulbs.
Height: 22-26”
Sunlight: Full (6+ hours sun per day)
Soil: Well drained
Flower Color: Wine, dark purple
When to plant: during the fall, before the ground freezes in October/November for Springtime blooms.
How to plant: Bulbs need lots of space. 4-6" apart and 6-8" deep.
Where to plant: Full sun/partial shade
Typical hardiness zones 4a-7b.
Note: This summer was very rainy in The Netherlands and many bulbs rotted in the fields. Our supplier has let us know there will be some shortages, so quantities of some varieties may be affected once they have been delivered to our farm. All sales are final, so by confirming your purchase you are acknowledging and accepting a possible supply shortage and that substitutions will be given in case of such shortage.
AKA Drumstick allium. The last of the bulbous alliums to bloom, its egg-shaped flower heads wait until summer to color up. Eye-catching when planted in tight groups in a perennial border, and the bees do love it.
Alliums are resistant to deer, but rodents such as voles and gophers may eat the bulbs.
Height: 22-26”
Sunlight: Full (6+ hours sun per day)
Soil: Well drained
Flower Color: Wine, dark purple
When to plant: during the fall, before the ground freezes in October/November for Springtime blooms.
How to plant: Bulbs need lots of space. 4-6" apart and 6-8" deep.
Where to plant: Full sun/partial shade
Typical hardiness zones 4a-7b.
Note: This summer was very rainy in The Netherlands and many bulbs rotted in the fields. Our supplier has let us know there will be some shortages, so quantities of some varieties may be affected once they have been delivered to our farm. All sales are final, so by confirming your purchase you are acknowledging and accepting a possible supply shortage and that substitutions will be given in case of such shortage.
