Allium 'Globemaster'
ornamental onion
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large spherical flowerheads made up of numerous star-shaped, deep violet flowers appear in summer. The enormous flowerheads, measuring up to 15cm, look great in pots or borders where they can be seen in their full glory. They are also perfect for a sunny border, dotted in groups among ornamental grasses, or as part of a Mediterranean scheme. Alliums look best planted between medium-sized herbaceous plants that will help to mask the strap-like leaves, which fade by the time the flowers appear. - Garden care: Avoid excessive moisture from late summer when dormant.
Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
gaura
Long-lasting pink flowers. Copes wth drought
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Astrantia 'Roma' (PBR)
masterwort
A stunning long flowering variety
£11.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Knautia macedonica
knautia
Crimson, pincushion-like flowers
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Geranium 'Brookside'
cranesbill
Deep blue flowers and long flowering seasons
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie'
paeony / peony
Magnificent very large double pink flowers
£13.99
2 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
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Plant these astounding alliums in a group to make a bold gesture and watch their completely round purple heads expand as new flowers cover the old throughout summer - keeping a tidy presence
Val Bourne - Garden Writer