Allium Purple Flowered Onion

Deep purple Drumstick Alliums to dazzle you from early summer. Each burgundy purple flower is 5-7cm across. The little stars that make up the flowers have a delightful blue centre. Allium atropurpureum is a good choice for dry gardens. For best effect, grow them in clumps.

The strong stems of Allium atropurpureum are perfect for cutting and can even be dried. If you leave the blooms standing, they will fade to bronze and will stand for months continuing to add interest to the garden.

Alliums are tough, hardy, and beautiful too! They are members of the onion family, and when bruised the foliage smells just like onions. Plant Alliums into well drained soil in a sunny position. The soil needs to be sharply drained. Add a little blood and bone at the time of planting.

Alliums need at least six hours sun and a warm spot in the garden to thrive. As the stems are tall, they should be sheltered from strong winds. Plant to a depth of around four times the height of the bulb. New foliage should be protected from slugs and snails.

Once established you simply add some blood and bone to your Allium each spring. You can relax and leave them in the ground year after year and simply enjoy the flowers. The blooms are long lasting and make excellent cut flowers. In fact, in a cool spot in the house, with regularly trimmed stems and water changes, they will last up to 10 weeks! The blooms also dry well and will last indefinitely.

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