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Planted within cottage garden border
JB
NW London
Allium nigrum
ornamental onion or allium bulbs
20 + 10 FREE bulbs
£17.97
£11.98
available to order from autumn
10 bulbs
available to order from autumn
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
- Allium bulb size: 10/12
The grey-green leaves of this ornamental onion generally have started to die back when the flowers emerge in early summer. These sit on tall, sturdy stems forming flattish clusters that create a striking silhouette. Each creamy-white to pale lavender flower has a pronounced ovary at its heart, which looks a little like a green pearl, nestled in the centre. Very pretty - and in big demand after its appearance in Cleve West’s garden at Chelsea in 2012. - Garden care: Plant bulbs 15cm deep and 15cm apart to enjoy the full effect of the flowers. Avoid excessive moisture from late summer when they become dormant. Over-large clumps can be lifted and divided in autumn or spring.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Ornamental bulbs - n
Goes well with
Great
5
Very good
Treeman
Leeds
My favourite allium
5
Use amongst grasses and box with other white perennials.
White allium
North Yorkshire
Show stoppers
5
Allium nigrum are great show stoppers in between your bulbs fading and everything else getting going for summer. You can't have too many!
Helga
Aisle of Axholme North Lincs
2000018712
4.3
4
100.0
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