Allium Sphaerocephalon (20 bulbs) – Purple pompoms & natural movement ? Submitted by Van Noort
Allium Sphaerocephalon , also known as round-headed garlic, is a charming little bulb that creates rhythm and lightness in summer beds. Allium Sphaerocephalon intense purple flowering : in June-July, it produces small, ovoid pompoms of a deep purple, carried on thin, flexible stems that wave in the wind. Perfect for natural gardens, flower meadows or country borders , it attracts pollinators while integrating effortlessly into free compositions. Allium Sphaerocephalon for dry or drained soil , it thrives in the sun, in light soil, and naturalizes very easily without becoming invasive. A minimalist, reliable and charming plant. ??
?? Variety characteristics
?? Height : 50 to 60 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Up to -25°C
?? Pollinators : Very melliferous, loves bees
?? Water requirements : Low, excellent for dry soil
?? Ideal soil : Light, drained, even poor
?? Quantity : 20 bulbs
?? Planting and growing Allium Sphaerocephalon
?? When to plant?
??? From September to November
?? in open ground:
?? Perfect for soft borders, flower meadows, light clumps
?? Combine with grasses, echinacea, flax or scabious
?? in a pot:
?? Ideal in a large, drained container, mixed with other bulbs
?? Looks great even in an individual pot for a minimalist effect
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 6 to 8 cm
2?? Spacing : 10 to 12 cm
3?? Watering : Lightly after planting, then let nature take its course
?? Tip : Plant it in clusters of 5 to 10 bulbs for a very natural "field of flowers" effect.
?? Maintenance of the Allium Sphaerocephalon
?? Watering : None in summer, it is a dry soil plant
?? Fertilizer : No need, grows well even in poor soil
?? Size : Let the foliage dry naturally
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy
?? Why choose Allium Sphaerocephalon?
? Flowering : Late, purple, fine and natural
? Naturalization : Excellent, maintenance-free
? Use : Ideal in meadows, borders, rockeries or pots
? Maintenance : Zero worries, grows even in dry soil
? Lighten up your flowerbeds and add rhythm to your borders with Allium Sphaerocephalon, offered by Van Noort. A discreet but essential beauty. ?
?? Associations : Grasses, echinaceas, perennial flax, lavender or gauras for a free and lively scene. ??