Allium schubertii
ornamental onion or allium bulbs
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter)
- Allium bulb size: 12/14
Giant-sized flowerheads (to 30cm across) create a starburst-like effect, which tops the compact stems of this ornamental onion in summer. These heads are excellent for adding to both fresh and dried floral arrangements, and look particularly effective when they are sprayed with silver or gold (after being dried) and used as Christmas decorations. Keep in mind that it is quite normal for the strap-shaped foliage to die back before the flowers start to emerge. - Garden care: Plant 15cm deep and 35-40cm apart so the flowers don't get overcrowded. Make sure the soil does not get too wet or waterlogged and split and divide large clumps in spring or autumn.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten