• Drumstick alliums such as Allium sphaerocephalon look great in prairie planting schemes. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Centre image above is Allium sphaerocephalon, a late summer flowering variety. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Allium sphaerocephalon - An understated allium with unusual oval shaped, purple green flower heads, that associates beautifully with swaying grasses. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • The smaller flowering Allium sphaerocephalon , with blackcurrant-coloured drumsticks, and maroon flowering A. atropurpureum , punctuate the borders with height and colour. (rhs.org.uk)
  • This mutation of the drumstick allium, A. sphaerocephalon , is somewhere between undersea and outer space in appearance (above). (awaytogarden.com)
  • I think you are describing the drumstick allium, A. sphaerocephalon, like this ? (awaytogarden.com)
  • See photos of Allium sphaerocephalon in real gardens. (growsonyou.com)
  • Shorter varieties such as Allium christophii work well in pots. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Plant taller varieties towards the back of a border and shorter-growing types in the front. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Their expeditions yielded many more interesting alliums varieties. (gardeners.com)
  • These easy-to-grow bulbs are perennials and varieties can be hardy through zones 2-10. (americanmeadows.com)
  • We've selected a trio of large-flowering, long-blooming Allium varieties that deliver an extended show of traffic-stopping blooms from spring into summer. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Alliums come in a wide range of heights, from low growing chives to the tall varieties such as A. allium giganteum which can reach 1.5m. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Many Allium varieties produce showy white flowers in the spring and summer. (growyourselforganic.com)
  • Our top 5 alliums to grow have been picked from the many Allium varieties available for gardeners that are all lovely bulbs and bloom into some of the most wonderful of all spring bulbs. (taverhamnursery.co.uk)
  • What are the best varieties of alliums? (gardenista.com)
  • The smaller varieties of Allium should be planted 4" deep and the larger varieties 7-8" deep. (bluestoneperennials.com)
  • Both Allium cristophii and A. schubertii are magnificent varieties with starburst-effect flowerheads up to 30cm across. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Large, tall alliums such as 'Purple Rain' and 'Globemaster' work well when planted individually or in drifts. (gardenersworld.com)
  • A group of deep-purple Globemaster or Gladiator alliums is a real eye-catcher, especially when planted with white or pink peonies, delphiniums or tall bearded iris. (gardeners.com)
  • We ship 3 bulbs each of Allium giganteum , 'Globemaster,' and 'Gladiator. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Although bloom times can vary, the bulbs will bloom generally in the following sequence: 'Globemaster,' 'Gladiator,' and Allium giganteum . (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Globemaster has won many awards for its huge flower heads of star-shaped violet flowers that grow up to 25cm in a cluster. (taverhamnursery.co.uk)
  • Some of the most popular Alliums are: Globemaster, which is one of the largest, Blue Allium with its wonderful sky-blue color, and Purple Sensation is an eye popper with its rich purple flowers. (naturehills.com)
  • If you're looking for a more unique bloom, try Allium schubertii , Red Mohican , or the Sangria Allium Flower Bulb Collection . (americanmeadows.com)
  • Then there are the pinks, like Allium nigrum 'Pink Pearl' or the big ones, such as mega Allium schubertii. (gardenista.com)
  • After the initial prettiness of alliums, the essence of the flower comes out, whether it's the "enormous stellar structure" of A. schubertii (in Polly's words), or A. nigrum 's "bare, vivid green clusters. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium schubertii at Bayntun Flowers, in Wiltshire. (gardenista.com)
  • Lauw, was it you who posted the photo of Allium schubertii? (pacificbulbsociety.org)
  • Alliums are bulbous perennials, living up to four years after planting. (gardenersworld.com)
  • To avoid seeing the faded foliage, plant alliums in amongst ornamental grasses and perennials. (gardenersworld.com)
  • The Purple Sensation allium bridges the gap between spring and early summer-flowering perennials. (gardeners.com)
  • We recommend tucking the bulbs among clumps of perennials, where the leaves of the Alliums will be conveniently hidden from view as they fade during the summer. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Plant Allium moly in bunches between perennials and shrubs for a golden summer send-off. (colorblends.com)
  • Broad green leaves will appear long before the flower bud emerges, once the allium is in flower the foliage will start to die back so it is worth trying to hide the foliage amongst shrubs and perennials if you can. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • You can't do wrong by tucking Allium 'Millenium' among early-summer-blooming perennials and bulbs, slipping it into containers for the patio, and wedging it along pathways and other heavily trafficked spots. (parkseed.com)
  • Plant Allium Ambassador behind other tall, early-summer blooming perennials like 'Coronation Gold' Yarrow' or Red Jupiter's Beard (Centranthus) to balance its imposing presence. (highcountrygardens.com)
  • A charming blend of medium-sized rounded spheres, Alliums bridge the gap between your spring bulbs and summer-flowering perennials. (bluestoneperennials.com)
  • Their leaves, which can look untidy, are easily hidden by herbaceous perennials, the perfect companions to grow alongside alliums. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Plant allium bulbs at least four times the depth of the size of bulb (at least 15cm deep). (gardenersworld.com)
  • It's best to not plant more than one allium bulb in the same planting hole, but if you want a more naturalistic display you can plant smaller growing alliums 7-10cm apart, and taller species around 20cm apart. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Try one of our collections, such as the Purple Galaxy Allium Flower Bulb Collection ! (americanmeadows.com)
  • Allium atropurpureum grows from a spherical to egg-shaped bulb. (wikipedia.org)
  • A popular bulb sold by many nurseries is Allium 'Firmament', which was developed by breeder J. Bijl in 1971 from a cross between Allium atropurpureum and Allium cristophii. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alliums are an easy to grow bulb which is perennial and usually returns reliably every year. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • When planting Alliums, in common with many bulbs, plant to 3 times the depth of the bulb and plant the pointed end upward. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • The answer is 'yes', although you can't be guaranteed the same result as growing them from a bulb. (exceptional.com)
  • However, you'll have to wait a couple of years for the seeds to develop into full-size plants, whereas if you plant an allium bulb in the autumn, you'll get a flower in the spring. (exceptional.com)
  • Unlike other alliums, which only produce a single flowerhead from each bulb, Allium 'Lucky Balloons' bears a generous two or three, floating like a bunch of balloons over your borders! (vanmeuwen.com)
  • There are other blue alliums, as this Pacific Bulb Society article describes, but this is one that's affordable, easy to get your hands on, and hardy in Zones 4-7. (awaytogarden.com)
  • Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation - is one of the earliest alliums to flower, normally around The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation - are perhaps the strongest colour of purple that alliums produce, so it's no wonder that this mid-sized allium is one of our best sellers. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation flowers in late spring/early summer, between May and June. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Plant Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation bulbs in autumn, between October and December. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • We sell our Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation bulbs as 10/12 sized bulbs in packs of 10. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation', in the flower field at Bayntun Flowers, Wiltshire. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' at Bayntun Flowers . (gardenista.com)
  • At one end of the spectrum are the "usual" flower border types which are nevertheless spectacular, such as sublimely round Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' or smaller, egg-shaped Allium spherocephalon. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' at Bayntun Flowers in England. (gardenista.com)
  • Allium hollandicum - Dense globes of mauve-purple flowers measuring up to 10cm (4") across in early summer. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • First to flower are the deep purple globes of Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' , quickly followed by the white half pom-poms of A . nigrum and giant white heads of A . stipitatum 'Mount Everest' - which can reach dizzying heights of 1.7m (5.5ft). (rhs.org.uk)
  • Hi all, i have some amelanchier alnifolia and allium christophii seeds - when do i sow them? (growsonyou.com)
  • See who else has plants in genus Allium . (growsonyou.com)
  • A display at the Chelsea Flower Show shows the diversity of the allium genus. (gardeners.com)
  • The genus Allium (the Latin name means "garlic") offers colorful, distinctive, and long-lasting forms that are standouts in the early summer garden. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • The Illumina MiSeq sequencing of 16S rRNA gene amplicons revealed that genus Flavobacterium was the predominant group that preferentially accumulated in Allium rhizospheres. (nature.com)
  • Introduction Allium is a bulbous plant genus that contains both ornamental and edible species. (growyourselforganic.com)
  • But there are many ornamental alliums that deserve a hearty welcome in your perennial gardens. (gardeners.com)
  • Ornamental alliums are hardy to zone 4 and they have very undemanding cultural requirements. (gardeners.com)
  • Some ornamental alliums grow more like chives and what you plant is a clump of roots rather than bulbs. (gardeners.com)
  • Ornamental alliums are not only versatile, they also have strong characters, individually. (gardenista.com)
  • What is the best way to propagate ornamental alliums? (gardenista.com)
  • Allium atropurpureum is a plant species native to Hungary, the Balkans, and Turkey. (wikipedia.org)
  • Flavobacterium species recovered from the rhizosphere soils of these Allium plants suppressed Fusarium wilt on cucumber seedlings. (nature.com)
  • Taken together, we infer that the accumulation of antagonistic Flavobacterium species plays a key role in Fusarium wilt suppression by Allium cultivation. (nature.com)
  • Many Allium species are native to Iran, where many tulips also originate, and the edible Alliums have been cultivated and a staple of diets for over 10,000 years. (americanmeadows.com)
  • The types known as "species tulips" are your best bet for perennializing and may even spread if they're growing in ideal conditions. (gardengatemagazine.com)
  • There are more than six different allium species at Harlow Carr. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Although north-facing walls receive so little direct sunlight, there are a number of good fruiting species that will grow and produce well there. (pfaf.org)
  • Alternatively, to avoid your alliums self-seeding, cut the seedheads off the stalks and bring them inside to dry out. (exceptional.com)
  • These magnificent allium bulbs produce an explosion of colour, followed by architectural seedheads that create a spectacular autumn display. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Leave stems of faded allium flowers intact to enjoy their spectacular seedheads in autumn. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • After flowering, the alliums' structural seedheads continue to delight and provide a haven for wildlife well into winter if left intact. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Alliums are members of the onion family and the small Allium schoenoprasum, Chives, are good to eat and make a lovely edging plant in the front of a border and are wildlife friendly. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Chives are one of the smallest forms of Allium and a bee and butterfly magnet. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • The brief video clip shows pollinators on Allium nutans, also known as Siberian Chives, which are a great favourite. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Learn how to plant, grow, harvest and use chives. (hgtv.com)
  • Allium schoenoprasum is one of the most widely grown herbs, Chives, that make useful flowers for a border. (theseedsite.co.uk)
  • Bees and insects love alliums, and on a warm day the large flower heads will be buzzing and they will also attract butterflies. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Silver Spring Allium, with its fragrance and jewel-like flowers, are a favorite with pollinating butterflies and honeybees. (highcountrygardens.com)
  • Butterflies adore Allium, but they are not favored by deer and rodents. (bluestoneperennials.com)
  • In full bloom, alliums are a magnet for bees and butterflies, and - depending on the weather - will last for several weeks from bud to seedhead. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Loved by bees , alliums bear beautiful pompom flowers in shades of purple pink and white, and look fantastic when planted in large groups. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Not forgetting that the allium are a favourite for bees. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Once you have the artichokes growing you can leave one or two to flower -- the bees will arrive en masse to enjoy the bloom! (groworganic.com)
  • Alliums are attractive for bees and other pollinators and easy to grow. (taverhamnursery.co.uk)
  • Alliums are hardy and will flower perennially. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Alliums are fully hardy tolerating our winters well. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • You can grow this cold hardy, easy to grow, berry bush even if you have deer in the area. (groworganic.com)
  • Second-to-none for the dappled recesses of your garden, these easily grown, cold-hardy Primulas crave well-drained, humus-rich niches with adequate moisture and good air circulation. (diggingdog.com)
  • Shallots are grown as an annual, and is the common practice in organic gardens, but it's really a perennial. (organicgardeninfo.com)
  • Alliums are drought-tolerant plants that actually prefer to be grown on the dry side. (gardeners.com)
  • Alliums prefer a sunny position in soil which is well drained and they are drought tolerant. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Alliums are drought tolerant, generally do not need feeding or dead heading, quite the reverse as many of the flower heads look decorative as they fade. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • The short stems grow to only 4-6" tall, and are surrounded by big, fleshy leaves. (dutchbulbs.com)
  • Allium Ambassador is truly a giant with an attractive 20" tall vase of bright green, long-lasting foliage and enormous 8" diameter, dark purple flower heads. (highcountrygardens.com)
  • Allium Ambassador (Ornamental Onion) is truly a giant with an attractive 20" tall vase of bright green, long-lasting foliage and enormous 8" diameter, dark purple flower heads. (highcountrygardens.com)
  • A half dozen or more kinds of medium to medium-tall alliums in violet, purple, blue and white. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • An assortment of medium-height to extra-tall flowering alliums in white, reddish-violet, purple, and purple with white highlights. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • Come to RHS Garden Harlow Carr in early summer and be greeted by the glorious sight of thousands of alliums in flower - around 8,000 give or take a few - standing tall in the garden's Main Borders. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Grows to about 70 cm (28 ) tall, with nodding flower heads. (agroforestry.co.uk)
  • Suppression of cucumber Fusarium wilt and the pathogen multiplication by Allium (Welsh onion and/or onion)-cultivated soils were eliminated by heat treatment at 60 °C, whereas those by Welsh onion-root extract were lost at 40 °C. The addition of antibacterial antibiotics eliminated the suppressive effect of Welsh onion-cultivated soil on pathogen multiplication, suggesting the contribution of antagonistic gram-negative bacteria to the soil suppressiveness. (nature.com)
  • Allium will tolerate most soils, but performs best in sandy soils. (bluestoneperennials.com)
  • Alliums thrive in free-draining soils in full sun. (vanmeuwen.com)
  • If growing in clay soils, add grit when planting to improve drainage. (vanmeuwen.com)
  • Most alliums are easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil, and with the addition of grit to improve drainage, can be grown in heavier clay soils. (rhs.org.uk)
  • hirtulum Regel, which was coined in 1875, referring to a Central Asian plant, now known as Allium stipitatum Regel. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alliums are predominately purple flowering although there is a blue form, careruleum, and a very attractive yellow variety, Allium moly (golden garlic) which has umbel type flowers in the summer. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Allium moly, native of southern Europe that forms star like flowers of a lovely shade of bright golden yellow on 12 inch stems. (backyardgardener.com)
  • It's also important to think about the colour of your alliums - most allium flowers are purple but some come in shades of blue, white, yellow and pink. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Curator Paul Cook said: 'We strongly suspect we now have our own Harlow Carr hybrids, based on the subtle colour variations of alliums that pop-up near the longer-established plantings. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Leeks are one of the milder, sweeter members of Allium, the onion family. (hgtv.com)
  • Will you be growing in drifts through the border or planting in bulk, in pots? (gardenersworld.com)
  • If you don't plant your allium bulbs by the end of November don't worry - you should be able to plant them up to the end of December without any problems, just make sure the bulbs are still firm and show no signs of mould or disease before planting (discard any that do). (gardenersworld.com)
  • You may find that a late planting means your alliums will flower later than usual in their first year, but will catch up the second year. (gardenersworld.com)
  • We love planting with Allium Atropurpureum for a lovely, long-lasting display. (easytogrowbulbs.com)
  • What are you experiences planting Allium? (americanmeadows.com)
  • Planting time is September, but if you are late, you can carry on planting Allium bulbs until about the 3rd week of October. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season. (backyardgardener.com)
  • We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. (bluestoneperennials.com)
  • It's a good idea to grow them among low-growing herbaceous plants, which hide their unsightly strappy foliage after flowering. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Let allium foliage die down naturally after blooming and consider leaving the flower heads in place as they look attractive in their own right, particularly in winter. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Alliums are well suited to growing in pots but their strappy foliage can look unsightly after flowering. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Alliums produce foliage before the flowers appear. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Don't forget allium foliage dies back before the flowers fully form, so ideally, you'll want to plants something around them to hide the faded leaves. (taverhamnursery.co.uk)
  • Alliums are plants of exquisite beauty in both flower and leaf, with tough constitutions. (gardeners.com)
  • We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • To cover this, it's a good idea to conceal the base growth with low-growing plants, such as the Alchemilla mollis, Hosta and Geraniums, all of which look well with Alliums. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Allium Bulbs are best planted in the autumn when you can buy bulbs much cheaper than in the Spring when they are sold as pot grown plants. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Ready grown container plants are available from early spring onward, but naturally these are more expensive. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • Crop rotation and intercropping with Allium plants suppresses Fusarium wilt in various crops. (nature.com)
  • In Japan and China, crop rotation and intercropping with Allium plants, such as Welsh onion ( Allium fistulosum ), onion ( A . cepa ), and Chinese chive ( A . tuberosum ), reportedly prevent the Fusarium wilt of bottle gourds ( Lagenaria siceraria ), spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ), tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ), and banana ( Musa spp. (nature.com)
  • However, there is limited evidence that the antimicrobial compounds released from the roots of Allium plants indeed reduce the incidence of Fusarium wilt. (nature.com)
  • Therefore, we hypothesized that rhizospheres of Allium plants harbor unique microbial communities and that some of the predominant microorganisms are involved in the suppression of Fusarium wilt induced by Allium cultivation. (nature.com)
  • Alliums are one of my favourite plants in the garden, with their architectural flower heads resembling pom poms. (exceptional.com)
  • It's much better to sow them in rows or trays, where they can be easily weeded, properly nurtured and then planted out to final growing positions when plants are strongly developed," says Dickson. (exceptional.com)
  • Get growing advice and discover the best outdoor plants for using in your garden and landscape and indoor plants for decorating your home. (hgtv.com)
  • When growing alliums, plant them where the leaves of other plants will cover the base of their stems. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Most gardens have at least one spot that does not seem to want to grow plants. (pfaf.org)
  • Perhaps it is very wet or very dry, it could be a wind funnel, the soil might be particularly poor or there is too much shade, This is the first of a series of articles about growing food plants in those difficult positions - this one will focus on those dark areas of the garden where plants always look somewhat thrifty. (pfaf.org)
  • This allows a number of plants that do most of their growing before late spring to succeed. (pfaf.org)
  • In both of these types of shade the summers are going to be dark and so any plants growing there will need to be able to utilize every little scrap of light that reaches them. (pfaf.org)
  • The best way of doing this is to sow the seed direct where you want the plants to grow - this can be quite wasteful of seed but at least the roots of the seedlings will be in proportion to the size of the top growth and the plants that do germinate will usually establish well. (pfaf.org)
  • However, the plants detailed below should hopefully give you a lot of ideas for growing food even in these difficult situations. (pfaf.org)
  • Grow alliums in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Alliums do best in a sunny spot in a very well-drained soil. (gardenersworld.com)
  • They will grow in most any soil, as long as it is well-drained. (gardeners.com)
  • Alliums are sun-lovers and prefer well-drained, even sandy soil. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Alliums do not like heavy wet soil but they want to be moist but free draining. (gee-tee.co.uk)
  • Controlled, slow-release fertilizers are worked into the soil ususally only once during the growing season or per label directions. (backyardgardener.com)
  • She grows them in unimproved soil, in a field. (gardenista.com)
  • Alliums thrive in light sandy, well drained soil in full sun. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Easy-to-grow Pulmonarias prefer the lacy light of a woodland setting plus cool moist soil. (diggingdog.com)
  • Poison ivy and poison oak are weeds that grow in a variety of habitats, but they prefer shaded areas with rich, wet soil. (medscape.com)
  • Blooms in May and June Allium is a bulbous plant with linear leaves and blooms in flowers with umbels on the top of a sturdy stem. (backyardgardener.com)
  • Alliums are a fantastic draw for pollinators when in flower, and their seed heads also provide food for birds, if you don't cut them down first. (gardenista.com)
  • My friends like to call Allium "Dr. Seuss flowers" and I think it's a great way to describe their fun, unique blooms. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Gorgeous spring blooms are a worthy investment, and here are tips on how to grow bulbs while making the most of your budget and time. (gardengatemagazine.com)
  • wide blooms assure a breathtaking summer spectacle en masse with swaths of Echinops 'Blue Glow' and Monarda 'Violet Queen' interspersed. (diggingdog.com)
  • If you look closely at the image on the left, you will see the brown tips on the Allium leaves, which can look unsightly. (sundaygardener.co.uk)
  • The tallest and most architectural alliums have huge, globe-shaped flowerheads on 3- to 4-foot stems. (gardeners.com)
  • Gigantium alliums have bright globes of purple florets and on stems as high as 1.5m. (taverhamnursery.co.uk)
  • Allium caeruleum - Bright blue globes of starry flowers are carried on stiff upright stems. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • One of the tallest alliums, reaching 1.2m in height, with large, pale purple flowerheads up to 15cm across, on sturdy, upright stems. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Hi Jazzminton - my RHS book says to sow Amelanchier seeds as soon as they are ripe in a seed bed and the allium either as soon as they are ripe or in the spring, in a cold frame in containers. (growsonyou.com)
  • But it got me thinking, while I've always grown alliums from bulbs, can you grow alliums from seeds? (exceptional.com)
  • What are the challenges of growing alliums from seeds? (exceptional.com)
  • When is the right time to collect allium seeds? (exceptional.com)
  • There's no science behind collecting allium seeds - all you need is a paper bag for storage. (exceptional.com)
  • Growing from seeds in flats easy, but requires more patience. (organicgardeninfo.com)
  • Alliums make excellent cut flowers, both in fresh and dried flower arrangements. (gardenersworld.com)
  • It is widely grown as an ornamental for its rich, deep purple flowers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bred by plantsman Mark McDonough, 'Millenium' is a truly carefree Allium that delights with profuse flowers, long bloomtime, and late season. (parkseed.com)
  • My own alliums have now lost their flowers and only the seed heads remain, although they still look beautiful. (exceptional.com)
  • What's more, this Allium holds the petals on the flowers after blooming, so it makes a spectacular addition to dried arrangements. (americanmeadows.com)
  • In their first flush, allium flowers add to the joyous rite of spring. (gardenista.com)
  • Polly Nicholson of Bayntun Flowers in Wiltshire, England trials flowers for cutting in her role as a specialist grower-and has a lot of time for alliums. (gardenista.com)
  • Undemanding and easy to grow, these magnificent allium flowers are also excellent for cutting. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Allium 'Purple Sensation' - Globes of starry purple flowers that measure up to 8cm (3") across. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • The flowers and fruit of the plant grow in an axillary position in the angle between the leaf and the twig (see second image below). (medscape.com)
  • Grows on You is a community for gardeners. (growsonyou.com)
  • But in recent years, gardeners have become fascinated with the larger Alliums, particular the giants. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Experienced gardeners plant these giant Alliums in groups of several bulbs, set very close together. (americanmeadows.com)
  • These easy-to-grow bulbs come in a broad palette of colors, heights, bloom times and flower forms. (gardeners.com)
  • Trudy Imperatorskago S.-Peterburgskago Botaničeskago Sada 3(2): 248 in German, "Taxon: Allium atropurpureum Waldst. (wikipedia.org)
  • White florets have pink mid-ribs and stigma giving hints of pale pink and lilac en masse. (fedcoseeds.com)
  • When choosing alliums to grow, think about your garden space. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Allium bulbs can be left in the garden year after year. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Russian botanists began collecting some of the spectacular alliums from Central Asia and introducing them to avid horticulturists through the Imperial Botanical Garden in St. Petersburg. (gardeners.com)
  • Daffodils, tulips and crocuses are easy to find at most garden centers, but alliums are not as readily available. (gardeners.com)
  • Silver Spring\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen summer is in full swing, Allium Silver Spring is more than worthy of an invite to the garden party. (easytogrowbulbs.com)
  • They are, however, some of the most unique and easy-to-grow Fall-Planted Bulbs, adding height and texture to the spring garden year after year. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Allium Rainbow Mix easily brings unique textue to any garden. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Allium 'Millenium' is a good choice for the vegetable patch and herb garden as well as more traditional "ornamental" locations. (parkseed.com)
  • This incredible Allium creates a sensation in any garden. (americanmeadows.com)
  • These alliums flower between May to June, and Allium 'Art' is an exceptional addition to any garden border. (taverhamnursery.co.uk)
  • Fragrant, fast-growing lemon balm can be a good addition to garden beds or containers. (hgtv.com)
  • Dill is an easy-to-grow addition to an herb garden. (hgtv.com)
  • Prospering in a sunny well-drained site, these pest-resistant Alliums add flair to the garden, your favorite container and a fresh or dried arrangement. (diggingdog.com)
  • Support Grows on You when you shop via the Garden Centre. (growsonyou.com)
  • Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. (whiteflowerfarm.com)
  • Allium are superb for creating striking vertical accents in borders and containers. (vanmeuwen.com)
  • Plant as many as you can afford to buy - the most impressive allium displays arise from mass plantings. (gardenersworld.com)
  • A unique allium variety with a low-growing habit adds gorgeous color and distinctive flair to front borders or feature beds. (dutchbulbs.com)
  • Alliums are the early summer stars of the show, repeated throughout the beds to create a white and purple haze of pom-poms that float above the borders. (rhs.org.uk)
  • Alliums are resistant to deer, but rodents such as voles and gophers may eat the bulbs. (colorblends.com)
  • Besides that, deciduous trees and shrubs often leaf out later, so allow plenty of sunlight to reach the bulbs while they're growing. (gardengatemagazine.com)