Allium moly
ornamental onion or allium bulbs
- 50 × bulbs
- £4.19 £6.99
- shipped within 2 weeks
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 4-5
Clusters of loosely-packed, star-shaped, brilliant yellow early summer flowers and grey-green leaves make Allium moly a popular choice for carpeting the ground in naturalised settings. A vigorous grower, this 'golden garlic' looks wonderful when paired with the nodding heads of purple snake’s head fritillaries.
Allium bulbs are easy to grow in a sunny spot with freely drained soil, or a good quality potting compost. Ideally they should be planted in September or October, but could also be planted in early November in milder regions. Dig holes roughly three times as deep as the diameter of the bulb and place them at the base, pointy side up before gently infilling and watering to settle them in. In early spring, as growth begins, apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser, and allow the plants to die back naturally and completely before tidying away.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
