Allium 'Summer Drummer' (2 bulbs) – Summer majesty & impressive verticality ? Submitted by Van Noort
Allium 'Summer Drummer' is a giant among ornamental garlics, notable for its late summer flowering and spectacular appearance. In July and August, it produces large, spherical umbels in pinkish-white and mauve tones, carried by slender stems that can reach up to 2 meters in height. Allium 'Summer Drummer' for structural beds : it adds height and rhythm to compositions at the end of the season. It appreciates well-drained, deep, sunny soils , and fits equally well in a contemporary or naturalistic garden. Allium 'Summer Drummer' is hardy and resistant , it offers a lasting sculptural presence, without any special requirements. ??
?? Variety characteristics
?? Height : 150 to 200 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Up to -20°C
?? Pollinators : Very melliferous, appreciated by bees and butterflies
?? Water requirements : Low, tolerates summer drought well
?? Ideal soil : Deep, light, draining
?? Quantity : 2 bulbs
?? Planting and growing Allium 'Summer Drummer'
?? When to plant?
??? From September to November, before the severe frosts
?? in open ground:
?? Ideal at the back of a flowerbed, contemporary garden or sunny meadow
?? Superb with tall grasses, echinops, verbena bonariensis
?? in a pot:
?? Possible in a large, deep pot, well stabilized in the wind
?? Combine with soft foliage or earlier alliums
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 15 cm
2?? Spacing : 30 cm minimum
3?? Watering : Lightly after planting, then let dry between two rains
?? Tip : Use it as a focal point in a flowerbed to capture the light in late summer.
??Caring for Allium 'Summer Drummer'
?? Watering : Not necessary in summer, it goes dormant
?? Fertilizer : A little mature compost when planting
?? Pruning : Allow foliage to dry before cutting
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy
?? Why choose Allium 'Summer Drummer'?
? Flowering : Late, spectacular, very tall
? Effect : Majestic, perfect for structuring a flowerbed
? Use : Ideal as a backdrop or modern garden
? Maintenance : Resistant, autonomous, without summer watering
? Add height, light, and style to your summer gardens with Allium 'Summer Drummer', offered by Van Noort. A true living floral sculpture. ?
?? Associations : Tall grasses, verbenas, echinops, rudbeckias or gauras for a vibrant and airy summer scene. ??