{"product_id":"col-bulb-all-afl-pur-sen-25","title":"Allium 'Aflatuense Purple Sensation' (Ornamental Onion) – Tall Purple Globe Flowering Allium (Bag of 25 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Aflatuense Purple Sensation', also known as the purple sensation ornamental onion, is one of the most popular ornamental alliums for deep violet-purple globe flowers on tall, sturdy stems. You receive 25 dry bulbs in a bag, ready to plant. They are not growing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photos show the flowers in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bulb produces one large, rounded flowerhead in a rich purple-violet, held well above the border in late spring to early summer. The strap-like, grey-green leaves fade as the flowers open, so plant it among other perennials that will cover the gap. The tall stems are good for cutting, and the flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Planted in generous drifts, it suits borders, gravel gardens, prairie-style planting and cottage gardens, and it also grows well in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it hardy? Yes, it is fully hardy and can be left in the ground all year. Plant the dry bulbs in autumn, between September and November, about three times the depth of the bulb's diameter and 10-15cm apart, in full sun. Choose well-drained soil, because alliums dislike sitting in wet ground. Water in after planting, and let the foliage die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulb for next year.\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\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Sensation Allium, Ornamental Onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allium spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 80-100cm tall and 10-15cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, with a single tall stem topped by a spherical flowerhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, gravel gardens, cottage gardens, prairie planting, cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately three times the diameter of the bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring into early summer (May to June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep violet-purple, spherical globe flowerheads\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\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68152659411164,"sku":"COL-BULB-ALL-AFL-PUR-SEN-25","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_dde6af47-c182-4e9d-8984-5190c8942e22.png?v=1794155059","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-bulb-all-afl-pur-sen-25","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}