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These jewel-toned beauties take off right where early bulbs like Grape Hyacinths leave off. In late spring--every spring--with this mix, you'll have a fantastic multicolored display. Great for the front of the garden; great for naturalizing anywhere. Enjoy!
About the Alliums. Every family has its beauties. And yes, these are the best-looking members of the family of Allium, which includes onions, leeks and chives. (The word, Allium, means 'onion' in Latin.) Many Allium species are native to Iran, where many tulips also originate, and the edible Alliums have been cultivated and a staple of diets for over 10,000 years.
The beauty of the small lavender flowerheads of chives have always been a decorative highlight in herb gardens. But in recent years, gardeners have become fascinated with the larger Alliums, particular the giants. As always, the Dutch hybridizers took them into their stocks, and now we have a whole group of beautiful new flowering onions for gardens. Most bloom in late spring so they bridge the gap nicely between the tulip season and early summer bloom of peonies and poppies.
Experienced gardeners plant these giant Alliums in groups of several bulbs, set very close together. The foliage is not attractive for long, so it's important to plant them next to other perennials whose foliage will more or less cover the Allium's base. This way, the wonderful flower stalks rise up and tower over the other flowers for a wonderful period of bloom.
| SKU | 66MIBU30 |
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| Common Name | Flowering Onion Rainbow Mix, Mountain Bells |
| Botanical Name | Allium Small Flowering Rainbow Mix |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Purple, White, Mixed |
| Mature Height | 8-12" tall |
| Bulb Size | 5-6 cm |
| Bulb Spacing | 16 bulbs per sq. ft. |
| Planting Depth | Plant 5" deep |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Plant Type / Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Flower Size | 1-2" flowers |
| Planting Time | Fall |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Squirrel Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Groundcover |
| Prohibited In | Idaho |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsRainbow Allium Mix
(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (3)
- Healthy (3)
- Low maintenance (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Garden (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (8), Getting started (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Pretty surprise in my garden
I tucked these bulbs into my garden last fall and forgot I bought them. Imagine my surprise when they grew and bloomed this spring! These are not the big, tall alliums, but are...Read complete review
I tucked these bulbs into my garden last fall and forgot I bought them. Imagine my surprise when they grew and bloomed this spring! These are not the big, tall alliums, but are very colorful and petite. They make an attractive addition to my garden.
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Most Liked Negative Review
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I tried these thinking they would bloom before the Tulips, but I was wrong, they haven't done anything except grow taller each day without any blooms or buds. I think it said they...Read complete review
I tried these thinking they would bloom before the Tulips, but I was wrong, they haven't done anything except grow taller each day without any blooms or buds. I think it said they bloom late spring, but in the south, late spring can mean summer already. I'll let you know when they do ever bloom.
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Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
They did not come up
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
"Rainbow Mix" is misleading, as only the purple-colored alliums bloomed!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
Lovely addition but you need to plant in large clusters to get noticed
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
It's early yet in their first season, but so far the only color showing is purple. Still, there does seem to be a good response from the number of bulbs planted and they're suitable companions for the space they share with columbine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
With help from my neighbor (a trained plant person), these seeds went in last fall. With the strange weather we're having here in St. Louis MO, they've been coming up for several months now, and still coming and flourishing. The rain has helped greatly. The colors are gorgeous. Glad I finally got them in.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
Cons
Best Uses
- Containers
- Large Areas
- Outdoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
I use these bulbs anywhere they are always reliable and i find them to be beautiful just like any other bulb I plant, course i love all my plants everyone of them are beautiful to me.
Pros
Cons
- Slow Growth
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
I tried these thinking they would bloom before the Tulips, but I was wrong, they haven't done anything except grow taller each day without any blooms or buds. I think it said they bloom late spring, but in the south, late spring can mean summer already. I'll let you know when they do ever bloom.
Pros
- Low Maintenance
Cons
Best Uses
- Border Control
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
NA
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
I tucked these bulbs into my garden last fall and forgot I bought them. Imagine my surprise when they grew and bloomed this spring! These are not the big, tall alliums, but are very colorful and petite. They make an attractive addition to my garden.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Cut Flowers
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Rainbow Allium Mix:
My house is a summer home. We open May 1st. Hopefully, they will come up and I'll let you know at a later date. Please follow up with this review
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To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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