Allium 'Powder Puff'
ornamental onion or allium bulbs
- 5 × bulbs
- £5.99 £1.20 each
- available to order from autumn
- 15 × bulbs
- £15.00 £1.00 each
- available to order from autumn
Delivery options
- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 10
Tennis ball-sized heads of rich purple star-shaped flowers, top the sturdy (but relatively short) stems of this impressive allium. A recipient of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's a great garden performer, and after recent trials held at Wisley, the panel of judges declared that it was 'one of the best.' A strong grower, it is great for pots or borders, and the seedheads remain attractive long after the flowers have faded.
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. While keeping the size of the flowerhead in mind and avoiding overcrowding, 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
