Allium 'Schubertii' (Ornamental Onion) – Giant Starburst Allium (Bag of 5 Bulbs)

You receive 5 dry bulbs in a bag, ready to plant. They are not growing plants and do not come in pots. The photos show the flowers in bloom.

Allium '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.

Plant 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.

Bulbs are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Ornamental Onion
• Botanical Name: Allium spp.
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 30-40cm tall and 10-15cm wide
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming bulb with strap-like foliage
• Perfect For: Sunny borders, containers, cut flowers, pollinator planting
• Planting Position: Full sun, well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Planting Time: September to November
• Flowering Time: February to May
• Planting Depth: Approximately two to three times the height of the bulb