Thompson & Morgan Spring Flowering Allium Collection 100 Bulbs + Planter

Add striking vertical accents to your cottage garden borders with these impressive allium bulbs. Known for their vibrant colour explosions and architectural seedheads, they offer a dramatic display through summer and into autumn. Easy to grow and perfect for cutting, these alliums are a versatile addition to any garden.. Supplied as bulbs. These bulb planters are designed for convenience, allowing you to garden comfortably while kneeling. Compact and hand-held, the bulb planter is both sturdy and user-friendly. Simply twist it firmly into the ground to the desired depth to remove a core of soil. Insert the bulb into the hole, then press the button to cover it with soil. Allium Collection includes: Allium roseum - Also known as rosy garlic, this variety features narrow, grass-like leaves and stems topped with loose, pale pink, cup-shaped flowers. Height: 60 cm (24 in). Spread: 10 cm (4 in). Allium caeruleum - This variety boasts bright blue, starry globes carried on sturdy, upright stems. Height: 60 cm (24 in). Spread: 8 cm (3 in). Allium sphaerocephalon - Known for its unique oval-shaped, purple-green flower heads, this allium pairs beautifully with swaying grasses. Height: 60 cm (24 in). Spread: 8 cm (3 in). Allium 'Purple Sensation' - Features stunning purple globes of starry flowers that can reach up to 8 cm (3 in) across. Height: 90 cm (36 in). Spread: 10 cm (4 in). Allium 'Mount Everest' - Produces large globes of over 50 star-shaped blooms in June, just before your summer bedding plants begin to flower. Allium moly - Offers neat clumps of grey-green, strap-like foliage and dense clusters of golden star-shaped flowers in late spring. Height: 15 cm (6 in). Spread: 5 cm (2 in). Growing Information: : Alliums thrive in light, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid cold, wet soils to prevent bulb rot. Plant bulbs at a depth of 10 cm (4 in) and space them 10 cm (4 in) apart. For improved fertility, add a slow-release fertilizer to poor soils at planting time. To enhance their appearance, plant alliums where other plants' leaves will cover the base of their stems, concealing the foliage that dies back before flowering. Features: Supplied as bulbs, ideal for autumn planting Spring Flowering Specifications: Model Number: KB1883

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