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.
More Information| SKU | AM003803 |
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| Common Name | Flowering Onion Rainbow Mix, Mountain Bells |
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| Botanical Name | Allium Small Flowering Rainbow Mix |
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| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
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| Flower Color | Yellow, Purple, White, Mixed |
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| Flower Size | 1-2" flowers |
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| Foliage | Green strap-shaped foliage. |
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| Mature Height | 8-12" tall |
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| Bulb Spacing | 16 bulbs per sq. ft. |
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| Bulb Size | 5-6 cm |
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| Planting Depth | Plant 5" deep |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
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| Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Squirrel Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Groundcover |
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| Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
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| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
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| Item Package Size | Bag of 30 |
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| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
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| Planting Time | Fall |
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| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
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| Prohibited In | Idaho |
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| Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Toxic to dog and cats. |
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| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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