Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 75 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Plants for Pollinators
- Colour
- Purples & Mauves
- Flowering Time
- May
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perfect For
- Cutting
- Pots & Tubs
- Small Garden & Balcony
Allium Aflatunense
M5000
Description
An extremely popular, heirloom species of Allium – ‘Aflatunense’ produces umbels of purple-lilac flowers in May.
The handsome violet globes of allium Aflatunense sit proudly on straight stems up to 75cm tall in the border and are excellent for drying and using in seasonal arrangements.
Alliums are timeless, versatile plants which are as at home in a contemporary planting scheme, as they are in a traditional cottage garden border.
Plant the bulbs in full sun and where left undisturbed, they will naturalise over time. Underplant with textural perennials such as Hostas, Ferns, Heuchera and grasses which will hide any fading foliage.
Care Guide
Plant in rich, well-drained soil. Larger bulbs should be planted 10 cm deep and the smaller ones 5 cm deep; they may be left undisturbed for many years.
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Angulosum
M5042
A summer-flowering Allium which produces fuzzy, soft-lilac blooms, darkening in colour as the season progresses from attractive mounds of foliage, which remain green all year round.
Allium ‘Angulosum’ is charmingly known as mouse garlic and has small, narrow bulbs which are edible.
Extremely attractive to bees and summer pollinators, allium ‘Angulosum’ is easy to grow and will return year after year adding architectural beauty to both modern and traditional gardens with its lavender-pink, bobbing drumsticks.
Angulosum makes a wonderful cut flower and cleverly extends Allium season, as the blooms appear later in summer than most other varieties.
Leave the flowers to fade naturally and they will add winter interest to your borders.
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Peppermint
M5740
Muscari ‘Peppermint’ produces compact spikes of soft blue flowers that gently fade to frosty white at the tips, creating a fresh and delicate spring display. The sweetly scented blooms of Muscari ‘Peppermint’ are perfect for edging paths, filling patio pots, or weaving beneath shrubs and taller spring bulbs for layered seasonal colour.
Flowering through April, this low-growing yet highly effective variety performs best when planted in generous groups, where its cool tones and tidy habit can be fully appreciated. Sun-loving and dependable, Muscari ‘Peppermint’ returns year after year with reliable charm and soft spring fragrance.
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Ocean Magic
M5747
Muscari 'Ocean Magic', with light blue flowers, conjures images of serene ocean waves gently lapping at the shore. These delicate blossoms bring a touch of tranquillity to any garden, making them perfect for creating a peaceful, calming atmosphere.
Their subtle yet captivating hue blends effortlessly into any landscape, muscari Ocean Magic adds a splash of cool elegance. Ideal for borders, containers, or naturalising, they promise to enchant all who behold them.
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Giant
C2002
The large blooms of Colchicum ‘Giant’ are breathtakingly beautiful when they blaze in the border during September and October. Each bulb will produce between 5-10 spectacular goblet-shaped, soft purple flowers, topping bare stems.
Glossy, tapering leaves appear early on in spring, before fading in summer to reveal clusters of ethereal lilac flowers with white centres. Colchicum Giant will naturalise easily in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Commonly known as meadow saffron, free-flowering autumn Colchicum are invaluable for bringing a pop colour to borders or grassy areas and are loved by pollinators, who seek out the golden-orange stamens within.
