Flower Feature: Allium
Alliums, with their distinctive globe-shaped blooms and varied sizes, are a delightful addition to any garden. We offer a curated selection of alliums that cater to diverse aesthetic preferences and garden designs. Let's explore the unique characteristics of these last spring beauties!
‘Purple Sensation’ Allium
Why Choose Alliums for Your Garden?
Visual Appeal: Their unique spherical blooms add architectural interest to garden beds and borders.
Low Maintenance: Alliums are drought-tolerant and require minimal care once established.
Pest Resistance: Their natural compounds deter common garden pests, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
Pollinator Friendly: Alliums attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem.
Versatility in Floral Design: Their long-lasting blooms and distinctive shapes make them excellent choices for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.
Enhance your garden's beauty and ecological health by incorporating these exceptional allium varieties. Visit our Garden Store to explore our full selection and bring home the perfect alliums for your landscape.
Here is extra info about some of the 10 allium varieties available as bulbs in our Garden Store for pre-ordering. Allium are a fall-shipped product. They are blooming now here on our farm and available as cut flowers, but their bulbs should be planted in the fall if you’d like to add some to your own garden.
1. Roseum Allium
Height: 10–15 inches
Flower Size: Approximately 2 inches across
Color: Light pink
Bloom Time: Late spring into early summer
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Special Notes: Excellent for personal flower designs, such as boutonnieres and corsages.
2. Purple Sensation Allium
Height: Approximately 24–30 inches
Flower Size: 3–4 inches across
Color: Deep purple
Bloom Time: Late spring
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Special Notes: Ideal for adding vertical interest and vibrant color to garden beds.
3. Drumstick Allium
Height: Approximately 24 inches
Flower Size: 1–2 inches across
Color: Reddish-purple
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Special Notes: Unique egg-shaped blooms add texture and interest to garden compositions. The long stems and green to red transformation of this allium make them especially useful for design work that includes both larger bouquets and arrangements and small personal flowers.
4. Nectaroscordum Allium (Sicilian Honey Garlic)
Height: Approximately 36 inches
Flower Size: Bell-shaped clusters
Color: Creamy white with purple and green accents
Bloom Time: Early summer
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Special Notes: Distinctive drooping blooms add an exotic touch to garden designs.
5. Mount Everest Allium
Height: Approximately 36 inches
Flower Size: 5–6 inches across
Color: Pure white
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Special Notes: Elegant white blooms provide a striking contrast against darker foliage and flowers.
Visit our Garden Store to view Allium Schubertii, Cowanii, Globemaster, Azureum, and Red Mohican.
Bloom Time Overview
Understanding the bloom times of each allium variety helps in planning a garden that offers continuous visual interest.
Late Spring: Roseum Allium, Purple Sensation Allium, Mount Everest Allium, Globemaster Allium
Early Summer: Nectaroscordum Allium
Mid to Late Summer: Drumstick Allium
We hope this post was helpful. Have any questions about allium? Let us know in the comments below.