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09-18-2010, 11:11 PM
Allium 'Roseum' 'Rosy Garlic'

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Allium roseum 'Rosy Alpine Bells is one of the little known garden gems. Blooming late in spring with several umbels laced with intense pink coloured flowers, they will spread slowly in the border, creating bright patches of pink during May - June. They can also be grown in planters. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Bulb size 4/5 cm.


Bulb
Fragrant cutflowers from May until June
Hardy
Spreads out over the years
Prefers Well Drained Soil
Full grown size 10 - 15 ''
Zone: 4-10
Bloom: May-Jun


Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation'

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A majestic plant for the late spring garden. This sun loving drought tolerant variety produces lilac-purple coloured flowers of over 6" in diameter and will reach a height up to 35". It will cause a sensation in your garden when the large ball shape flowers begin to appear. Unfailingly spectacular. Be sure to plant among other perennials that also have good structure. Bulb size 10/12 CM


Bulb
Fragrant cutflowers from May until June
Hardy
Spreads out over the years
Prefers Well Drained Soil
Full grown size 30 - 35 ''
Zone: 4-10
Bloom: May-Jun


Allium caeruleum 'Azureum' 'Blue Drumstick'

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A highly ornamental member of the onion family with cornflower blue spherical flowerheads 2" across on stems 24" tall (like lollipops). Blooms in June-July and make perfect cut flowers for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Easy to grow and easy to maintain, ideal for a low care garden. They will tolerate poor garden soil; once established they will naturalize easily. Alliums are resistant to deer. Bulb size 4/5 cm


Bulb
Fragrant cutflowers from June until July
Hardy
Prefers Well Drained Soil
Full grown size 20 - 25 ''
Zone: 4-8
Bloom: Jun-Jul


Allium moly luteum

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Allium moly produce large glossy golden star-like flowers in May. Each stem carries up to 40 flowers in clusters. The flowers are very long lasting and are perfect for a rockery or a herbaceous borders spreading rapidly to form large clumps they can be devided every few years. Best planted in groups of 10 or more for an eye catching display. Rabbit, squirrel and deer resistant. Growing Height 10''. Bulb size 4/5 cm


Bulb
Fragrant cutflowers from May until July
Hardy
Spreads out over the years
Prefers Well Drained Soil
Full grown size 8 - 15 ''
Zone: 4-10
Bloom: May-Jul


Giant Allium 'Gladiator'

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Add architectural dimension to your garden with this super giant flower, blooms for approx 3 weeks late spring to early summer. The giant flowers, often over 8' in diameter are made up of thousands of tiny, florets in a lovely pink-purple color. Giant Alliums are hardy and will rebloom next season. Plant them in groups of three or more bulbs for the best effect. They grow up to 3-4ft tall and make great long lasting cutflowers. Bulb Size 16/17 cm


Bulb
Fragrant cutflowers from June until July
Hardy
Prefers Well Drained Soil
Full grown size 35 - 45 ''
Zone: 4-10
Bloom: Jun-Jul