Summer Drummer Allium
Description
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.
