Category Archives: Alliums
Allium Gladiator
Standing proud, the majestic Gladiator allium is one of the tallest and most architectural of the allium family. A new and improved version of the Allium Giganteum, the impressive Gladiator grows to around 100-120cm and has an extremely long flowering period.. Whilst not as large as Globemaster or Ambassador, Gladiator blooms still reach an impressive
Allium Purple Sensation
This garden sensation certainly lives up to its name. Large globes of purple inflorescence consisting of scores of star-shaped flowers sit atop tall, sturdy stems – it’s no wonder these striking flowers are firm favourites with gardeners everywhere.. Allium Purple Sensation are ideal for the back of mixed borders, look striking in beds, or make
Allium Red Mohican
A highly unusual statement-making bloom, Allium Red Mohican is the punk rocker of the allium family. Bordeaux-red drumstick-shaped blooms with elongated white-tipped tufts protruding from the top like a mohican hairstyle make this unique-looking beauty a superb addition to any modern landscape or garden.. Popular with bees and butterflies, these ornamental delights are easy to
Allium Mixed
This is a delightful collection of delicate-looking blooms that provide perfect covering in a pretty variety of colours. Use these hardy and long-lasting bulbous blooms to bridge the gap between Spring and Summer flowering plants. Also a great choice for rockeries.. Bulb Size: 5/+ cm.. • Attracts Bees and Butterflies. • Easy to grow
Allium Moly and Allium Azureum Mix
This is a wonderful combination of the bluest of blues with the brightest of yellows.. Allium Azureum periwinkle pompoms are a jewel of the Allium family. Growing to a height of around 60cm, the Allium Azureum inflorescence consists of myriad densely packed star-shaped true-blue flowers that have an impressive blooming time of around three weeks,
Allium Bulgaricum (Summer Bells)
Allium ‘Bulgaricum’, also known as Allium Summer Bells is a strikingly unusual allium with a cascade of loosely packed white florets with green and pink markings. Growing to a height of 100cm, this highly regarded and prized variety is one of the most distinctive and elegant alliums available. As well as making a spectacular addition
Allium Hair
Also known as Wild Garlic, this marvellous little horticultural curiosity will be irresistible to any gardener who favours the unusual. Slightly unruly, extremely charming, these fanciful purple blooms are tipped with a crown of green papyrus-like hair and are a superb choice when looking to add a unique textural element to any landscape, bed or
Allium Mount Everest
This gorgeous late Spring bloomer is characterised by large 15cm diameter pure white globes that remain ornamental long after their long blooming time. Hardy, easy to grow and naturalising well, Allium Mount Everest goes particularly well with Allium Globemaster and Allium Purple Sensation.. Buy Allium Mount Everest Flower Bulbs from DutchGrown™ for Autumn delivery and
Allium Schubertii
Award-winning Allium Schubertii is perhaps the most extraordinary looking of all the Alliums. Growing to a relatively modest height of around 50cm, the firework-like blooms are formed by long tubular rose-pink florets in different lengths and reach a staggering 30cm in diameter.. These stop-you-in-your-tracks blooms will create a stunning focal point in any landscape or
Allium Ostrowskianum
Not all alliums tower above everything in the garden. The lovely Allium Ostrowskianum grows to a rather diminutive 15cm, but what it lacks in height it more than makes up for in appearance and performance. Clusters of striking magenta flowers form 5cm heads that make an ideal focal point for rockeries or the edges of
Allium Roseum
Allium Roseum, also known as Rosy Garlic, is a very pretty and elegant allium with sweet-scented clusters of pale pink star-shaped flowers that form umbels of around 7cm in diameter. Growing to a height of around 35-40cm, these deceptively hardy beauties naturalise easily and over time will spread to form delightful colonies, attracting bees and
Allium Moly
Also known as Golden Garlic or Lily Leek, Allium Moly is a delightfully cheerful allium that blooms late Spring to early Summer. Characterised by bright yellow star-shaped flowers that form loose clusters, these vibrant blooms are guaranteed to bring sunshine to any landscape on even the gloomiest of days. DutchGrown™ only supplies top-sized bulbs.. Height
Allium Sphaerocephalon (Drumsticks)
Allium Sphaerocephalon (Drumsticks) is another lovely and unusual member of the allium family. Characterised by attractive densely packed egg-shaped blooms that transition from a rich green into a beautiful intense purple from the top of the inflorescence as the flower matures, creating a striking two-tone effect. Growing to around 60cm, this remarkable allium provides a
Allium Ambassador
This relatively new variety has already made a large impact in the gardening world, and no wonder. Award winning Allium Ambassador has giant, densely packed, rich-purple globes and grows to an impressive 120cm.. It has a flowering time of around 5 weeks, but even after the flowers have dried it remains attractive for several further
Allium Globemaster
The biggest, and, to some, the best. Globemaster is the behemoth of the allium family, its giant silvery purple spherical blooms reaching an astounding 25cm in diameter. Blooming in late Spring till early Summer, but looking attractive long after the flowers have faded, multiple award-winner Globemaster is extremely easy to grow, naturalises well and is
Allium Azureum
These periwinkle pompoms are a jewel of the Allium family. Growing to a height of around 60cm, the Allium Azureum inflorescence consists of myriad densely packed star-shaped true-blue flowers that have an impressive blooming time of around three weeks, although remain decorative for weeks to come, even when faded.. Adored by bees and butterflies, these
Allium Cowanii
Allium Cowanii, also known as Allium Neapolitanum, is an early blooming allium characterised by loose clusters of pure white umbels. Easy to grow, hardy and long lasting, it’s also a big attraction for birds and butterflies so a great choice for any landscape or garden.. Well suited to growing in drifts, it also works well
Allium Summer Drummer
Introduced as late as 2006, Summer Drummer is the latest blooming and tallest of all the Alliums. Growing to an incredible 150cm, Summer Drummer is characterised not only by its formidable height, but by its tightly packed two-tone grapefruit sized globes of myriad purple and white flowers. Another magnet for bees and butterflies, this statuesque
Allium Graceful Beauty
Allium Graceful Beauty is an extremely pretty and elegant allium with large white star-shaped flowers in dozens of clusters, forming 10cm diameter spheres. Each flower has a light pink flush and lavender stamens. Easy to grow, hardy and returning year after year, it’s no wonder Graceful Beauty has become one of our regular favourites. As
Allium Miami
Allium Miami is a stunning early Summer bloomer with gorgeous little deep red-purple flowers that form large semi-spherical heads. Growing to a height of 90cm, these are a great choice for the back of borders and also make a lovely cut flower. Allium Miami attracts bees and butterflies and naturalises easily.. Buy Allium ‘Miami’ with DutchGrown™
