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.
One of the most common species of allium persian flowering onion produces a 4 5 inch diameter ball of vivid violet purple flowers.
Each erect stem produces up to 30 flowers.
Native to north america allium cernuum is a lovely summer flowering bulb with loose nodding umbels of tiny bell shaped pink to lilac or even white flowers.
How to plant your allium bulbs.
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.
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.
Late spring or early summer.
In most cases you will want to fertilize your allium bulb planting site with bulb food to ensure that the bulbs are properly established.
Plant the bulbs 6 8 inches deep and about 8 inches apart in the fall.