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Description

Introduce a flurry of Allium colour to the garden with the 'Big Impact' Mix. Height and style in abundance, these tough and hardy varieties emerge with pom pom-like spheres on tall straight stems. Loved by bees and butterflies, with each labelled by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators'.

Each pack contains:

2 x Allium �Violet Beauty�: Clusters of violet-blue spiked flowers sit on tall green stems. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grows up to 80cm, flowering May � June. Bulb size 6/7.

2 x Allium karataviense: Pinky white flowers above fleshy, grey-green leaves. Despite having the shortest stems of the bunch, the flowers are still just as impressive as those that grow around, reaching a size similar to an apple. Grows up to 20cm, flowering May � June. Bulb size 14/16.

2 x Allium �Purple Sensation�: Enormous bright purple spherical flowers stand tall on thin stems above deep green leaves. Closely related to onions, but aren't edible, Alliums are very tough, hardy, and are great for beginner gardeners to have a go at growing. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grows up to 90cm, flowering May � June. Bulb size 9/10.

2 x Allium nigrum: White globe-shaped flowers sit above broad, ornamental, blue-green leaves on these wonderful Alliums. Grows up to 75cm, flowering June. Bulb size 9/10.

2 x Allium schubertii: Bursting like a floral firework, caught in motion! You're sure to love these starburst-like flowers, large in size, and outward stretching. Bright green strappy leaves make up the plant in spring, dying away before the flowers have time to emerge. Blooms are pinkish purple. Grows up to 50cm, flowering June. Bulb size 10/12.

Supplied as a mixed pack of 10 bulbs, ready to plant.

Top Tips

Underplant with hostas, ferns or other low-growing, hardy perennial plants which will help to disguise the leaves as they fade.

Care Information

Planting advice for your Allium collection:

Find a location where the soil drains well and where they will receive full sun.
Plant Allium bulbs in early to mid-autumn in a sheltered site to prevent the top-heavy flower spikes from getting blown over.
Dig over the soil and remove any weeds before planting.
Water well after planting, saturating the soil around the bulbs. Once established, Alliums are drought tolerant.
In borders, plant bulbs in early autumn at a depth of about four times the diameter of the bulbs.
In containers, Alliums will do well in deep pots with a good general-purpose potting compost with a handful of horticultural grit added.

Aftercare advice for Alliums:

After planting, feed with a general-purpose feed such as our Blooming Fast Superior Soluble Fertiliser.
Dried flower heads can be removed and made into indoor decorations or left on the plants to self-seed.
Divide Alliums every three to four years or when the plants begin to look overcrowded and blooming decreases.
Lift the bulbs with a garden fork or spade and pull the bulbs apart.
Replant some in the original location and plant the remainder in a new location.

Pruning and trimming advice for Alliums:

The leaves die down at flowering time, so it�s best to plant Alliums where this foliage is masked by that of other plants.
Avoid removing them while still green, as they provide the bulbs with energy for the following season.

Delivery Information

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

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