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Allium – atropurpureum

Deep purple flowers on strong stems. Alliums are one of the last of the autumn bulbs to flower, so they can bring a mass of colour to the garden in late spring. Their magnificent shapes on strong stems can be used in many garden schemes. Ideal to plant in herbaceous borders. This variety is also suitable for containers.

Flowering time: May–June
Height: 60cm

Allium – caeruleum (syn azureum) AGM

Clear blue round flowers that are ideal for cut flowers. Like most of the taller alliums this variety can also be used for dried flowers. If planted in semi-shade the flowers will last longer. Alliums provide an abundance of colour long after the spring flowers have faded.

Flowering time: June –July
Height: 60cm

Allium – Cernuum

This variety of allium has up to 20 hanging deep rose pink flowers from stems that are 40cm high. This is a new variety to our range and is a recommended addition to any garden. The flowers are very attractive to bees.

Flowering time: June–July
Height: 40cm

Allium – cristophii (syn albopilosum) AGM

This allium has amethyst/pink flower heads that at the tips are up to 50cms across. These large star shaped flowers are set on strongl stems. Superb addition to any garden. They can be left from year to year to flower again and are also good for growing in containers and as a cut flower.

Flowering time: June –July
Height: 45cm

Allium – Forelock

This was a new addition to our range last year and is still not readily available in the UK as yet. The round flower heads show an unusual band around their middle 'like a Forelock'. An excellent addition to any garden and very good for cut flowers.

Flowering time: June–July
Height: 75cm

Allium – giganteum AGM

One of the tallest of the Allium family. Alliums perform very well with early flowering perennials. This variety produces a large round head with large lilac blue/purple florets. The flowers on each stem can be upto 15 cms across and are ideal for cut flower.

Flowering time: May–June
Height: 120cm

Allium – Globemaster AGM

Globemaster was a new introduction to our range last year and proved to be very popular. Globemaster is a very spectacular allium standing over 4 feet tall. It produces giant vivid violet flowers. Alliums perform very well with early flowering perennials and are also popular with bees. Flower head can be over 15cm across.

Flowering time: June–July
Height: 120cm

Allium – Hair

This is a very unusual form of Allium. Allium Hair has a purple heart at the centre of unusual flowers. This variety is ideal for cut flower and will bring a touch of difference to any garden. Alliums can be planted with asiatic lilies, hostas and peonies for example.

Flowering time: July–August
Height: 70cm

Allium – karataviense Ivory Queen

This is a lovely short variety of the Allium family. Allium Ivory Queen produces dense white flowers on 20cm stems. As such they produce a carpet of white flowers in late spring. Because of their short stems they are ideal for planting in containers.

Flowering time: May –June
Height: 20cm

Allium – Purple Sensation AGM

This is one of the most popular of the alliums. The flower spikes are a deep violet purple, forming a round head. Like all alliums they are easy to grow and add a lot of structure to any formal planting. Alliums provide an abundance of colour long after other spring bulbs have come and gone. This variety can also be grown in containers.

Flowering time: May –June
Height: 70cm

Allium – schubertii

This allium is one of our favourites as the flowers are pretty spectacular. Schubertii produces wide umbels that are 4"-6" of star shaped, pink-red flowers. Alliums prefer semi-shade and a well drained soil. They can however be grown in full sun and if planting in wet soils add a handful of grit to the hole before planting. Alliums can be left undisturbed for many years, This one is particularly good in pots.

Flowering time: June–July
Height: 60cm

Allium – sphaerocephalon

Commonly known as 'drumsticks' this allium has dark purple long lasting flowers. Alliums provide an abundance of colour in the garden, their flowers are also very attractive to bees and can also be used as a cut flower. Alliums can be left to flower year after year.

Flowering time: June –July
Height: 60cm

Allium – Summer Drummer

Summr Drummer is a welcomed addition to our range. The flowers are a lovely light purple with each floret tipped with a creamy white edge. Alliums perform very well with early flowering perennials and are also popular with bees. Flower head can be over 15cm across.

Flowering time: June–July
Height: 130cm
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