Allium Giant Purple Sensation Bulbs

Plant bulbs up to three times their diameter in autumn.

Allium giant purple sensation bulbs.

Not as erect and orderly as purple sensation but in the right place where casual is ok the two toned burgundy green heads are fantastic. Be sure to plant purple sensation allium among other perennials that have good structure like phlomis russeliana or moonshine yarrow for allium purple sensation to look its best. Purple sensation allium sometimes called persian onion is a big favorite with 4 purple globe shaped flowers that appear just before spring gives way to summer. Its tightly packed purple florets form 4 5 wide spherical flowerheads which are the deepest in color and densest in flowering of all of the alliums.

For best results grow allium hollandicum purple sensation in fertile well drained soil in full sun. Great with ornamental grasses. Blooms in early july a couple weeks after purple sensation. Flowers are long lasting and nice in bouquets.

Drumstick allium allium sphaerocephalon. A vivid bloomer purple sensation prefers full sun but will also share its amazing color in partly shaded areas. Highly attractive to pollinators but unappealing to deer. The slender 24 to 30 stems are sturdy yet graceful.

Purple sensation s perfectly round 4 globes are violet purple with sparkles of lavender and pink. The purple sensation allium s versatility and place in the garden is unmatched by any other plant. Allium aflatunense purple sensation will cause a sensation in your garden when the large 4 violet purple flowers begin to appear. It s not fully hardy and in colder regions should be mulched or planted in pots and moved to a frost free area in autumn.