Allium sphaerocephalon

Butterflies love their egg shaped heads (and at their peak they are about the same size). They emerge as tight, deep green buds in June, turning purple from their tips through July, swaying in the summer breezes on long wiry stems. Woven through a summer border, often as rivers of colour, they visually ‘tie things together’. Easy and inexpensive for the effect that they provide, just do plant enough of them for a generous display. We always supply bigger bulbs than are more widely available, ensuring that the flowering will be better as a result. Plant them 3” (7cm) apart or 10-15 per square foot.

Planting Instructions

Allium sphaerocephalon bulbs should be planted 3" (8 cm) deep in a sunny spot in well drained soil and about 3-4" (8-10 cm) apart 10-15 per square foot. Such small bulbs are amazing in their ability of doing so well. Interplant them amongst your summer flowering plants to weave things together.

Plant Details

Flowers              Summer
Height                24"-36" (60-90cm)
Hardy