allium hollandicum purple sensation
This variety is a true showstopper thanks to its 3-inch-wide globes of rich purple flowers. Blooms Late spring to early summer.
It's one of the deepest-coloured alliums and is becoming one of the true favourites amongst gardeners. The intense purple flowers are not only used as feature plants in landscaped areas, but also make excellent cutflowers and make an equal impact as a dried flower.
New for 2016 our bulk buy pricing enables you to acquire loose bulbs at wholesale prices.
The sturdy blooms will fill your garden full of garlic fragrance and is known to be particularly attractive to bees and insects. For a comprehensive insight into plants suitable for pollinators click on the RHS link.
Interesting Note: This traditional favourite is a must for most landscape gardeners as the bulbs naturalise easily and will reward you year after year. Why not create a small wild flower garden and use allium Purple Sensation to attract bees and insects.
Product Details
Data sheet
- Height
- 90cm
- RHS - Perfect for Bees
- Yes
- Planting Depth
- 15cm
- Distance Apart
- 20cm
- Flowering Month
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May
June
- Flower Type
- Containers
Formal Beds
Perennial Border
Verges & Roundabouts - Colour
- Purple
- Bulb Size
- 10/12cm
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