Product description
Allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with a strong onion or garlic scent, linear, strap-shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem
'Purple Sensation' is a perennial to 90cm, with short basal leaves dying down by flowering time. Flowers small, vivid rosy-purple, in crowded spherical umbels
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Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Product description
Allium are bulbous herbaceous perennials with a strong onion or garlic scent, linear, strap-shaped or cylindrical basal leaves and star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in an umbel on a leafless stem
'Purple Sensation' is a perennial to 90cm, with short basal leaves dying down by flowering time. Flowers small, vivid rosy-purple, in crowded spherical umbels
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and flowering times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Plant alliums alongside other leafy plants that can hide the faded allium foliage after flowering.
How to Water
Alliums grown in the ground are generally drought resistant and only need to be watered during dry spells. Those planted in pots or containers need to be watered regularly to ensure the soil doesn’t dry out. Avoid overwatering.
How to Plant
Plant allium bulbs in autumn before hard frosts set in. A sheltered, sunny spot in well-draining soil is ideal. Use a bulb planter or trowel to make holes 10-20cm apart and plant the bulbs around 15cm deep, one in each hole. Ensure the pointed end of the bulb faces upwards before backfilling the holes, firming the soil down gently as you go. Water in well.
