Ornamental alliums produce distinctive flower heads from late spring into summer and prefer sunny, well-drained positions.
Planting information
- Planting time: September to November
- Flowering time: May to July
- Position: Full sun
- Planting depth: 2 to 3 times the bulb's height, usually 10 to 15 cm
- Spacing: At least twice the bulb's width apart
- Soil: Free-draining
How to plant
- Choose a sunny position with free-draining soil.
- Plant each bulb 2 to 3 times its own height deep.
- Position the pointed growing tip upwards.
- Space larger varieties farther apart than compact types.
- Plant among perennials that can disguise fading foliage.
Aftercare
- Water newly planted bulbs if the soil is dry.
- Avoid excessive winter moisture.
- Allow leaves to yellow and die back naturally.
- Leave dry flower heads for winter structure or remove after flowering.
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