{"title":"Allium Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllium bulbs, the ornamental onions, for big globe flowers in late spring. Choose from giant purple 'Globemaster', tall 'Gladiator' and 'Purple Sensation', round 'Dallas' and 'Pinball Wizard', the starburst heads of 'Schubertii' and the white Allium nigrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant them from September to November in full sun, about two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall, in a border or a large pot. They are fully hardy and can stay in the ground all year, but the bulbs rot if the soil stays wet through winter, so choose a well-drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlliums are popular with bees and other pollinators, and they make good cut flowers. The tall varieties look best rising through lower perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag is listed with the number of dry bulbs inside, and the photos show the flowers in bloom. See also our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003etulip bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daffodil-bulbs\"\u003edaffodil bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulbs\"\u003espring-flowering bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"col-bulb-all-glo-5","title":"Allium 'Globemaster' (Ornamental Onion) – Giant Purple Flowering Allium (Bag of 5 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou get 5 dry bulbs of Allium 'Globemaster' in a bag, ready to plant. They are dormant bulbs, not growing plants. The photos show the flowers in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Globemaster' is one of the most spectacular ornamental onions you can grow. It produces huge, rich violet-purple globe-shaped flowerheads, typically 20 to 25cm across, on tall, stiff stems. Planted in a group of five, it makes a bold display in spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers stay attractive as they fade and dry, and bees and other pollinators love them. They are also excellent as cut flowers, or left to dry naturally on the stem. The grey-green, strap-like leaves die back as the flowers open, so plant the bulbs through low perennials or grasses to hide the fading foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a spot in full sun with well-drained soil, as the bulbs rot if the ground stays wet through winter. Allium 'Globemaster' is fully hardy in the UK and can be left in the ground all year. It also grows well in pots. Plant in autumn at about three times the depth of the bulb's diameter, and let the foliage die back naturally after flowering. Deadhead the flowerheads or leave them in place for structural interest into summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulbs are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental Onion, Giant Allium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 80-100cm tall and 20-25cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, with strap-like leaves and tall stems carrying globe flowerheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green, strap-like leaves that die back as flowering begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15-20cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68152656953564,"sku":"COL-BULB-ALL-GLO-5","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_927c0583-87ae-4ee0-88b1-3a283928839b.png?v=1794155016"},{"product_id":"col-bulb-all-gla-5","title":"Allium 'Gladiator' (Ornamental Onion) – Tall Purple Globe Flower (Bag of 5 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Gladiator' is one of the most striking ornamental onions you can grow, with large, perfectly rounded globe flowers in rich violet-purple. 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They are not growing plants and do not come in pots. The photos show the flowers in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Schubertii' is a spectacular ornamental onion, famous for its huge, flattened starburst heads made up of dozens of star-shaped flowers on stalks of different lengths. It is a real talking point in a sunny border and a favourite with bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, and they flower in late spring to early summer. They are fully hardy in the UK and also grow well in pots. Choose a position with good drainage, because the bulbs rot if the soil stays wet through winter. Leave the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can build up its strength. The flower heads dry well and are good for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulbs are harmful if eaten. 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They are not growing plants. The photos show the flowers in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllium nigrum, also sold as Black Garlic or White Ornamental Onion, is an easy ornamental allium with large, domed flowerheads of creamy white star-shaped blooms, each with a dark centre. It brings an elegant, naturalistic look to borders and cottage-style planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant the dry bulbs in drifts through mixed borders, or alongside other late spring flowering perennials. The flowers appear from late spring into early summer and make good cut flowers. The seedheads keep their ornamental interest well after flowering. Alliums also grow well in pots, and bees and other pollinators visit the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, spacing the bulbs around 15cm apart for a natural, drifted effect. Let the foliage die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can build up energy for next year. Keep the soil from staying wet through winter, as the bulbs can rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulbs are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental Onion, Black Garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming with tall, sturdy stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-90cm tall and 10-15cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, gravel gardens, pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, strap-like grey-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to May per the library; the supplier gives late spring to early summer (May to June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10-15cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68152661672156,"sku":"COL-BULB-ALL-NIG-10","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_8b3de249-1c5a-4229-ac5a-cfd275605dad.png?v=1794155108"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/collections\/allium-bulbs.oembed","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}