Allium Bulbs (Tall) - Purple Sensation Pre-Order • Ships Fall 2021
- Wild Ornamental Flowering Onion, Deer-Resistant Perennial
- Numerous Small Star-Shaped Blooms that Form Globe-Shaped Clusters
- Easy to Grow Pollinator Attractor, Perfect for Beds, Borders and Cottage Gardens
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
| Zone 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
The aptly named Purple Sensation allium will provide an unusual and very colorful accent to your late spring and early summer bulb garden. Purple Sensation is comprised of highly decorative and faintly scented globes that can grow to as large as about 4 inches in diameter. Purple Sensation allium bulbs can be planted indoors in containers or outside in full sun or partial shade.
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Fast Facts
Name: Allium Bulbs (Tall) - Purple Sensation Botanical Name: Allium Life Cycle: Perennial Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: 12+ cm Circumference Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Fall Plant Type: Tall Features: Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Good For Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant Color: Purple Blooms: Early Summer Plant Height: 36 inches Plant Spacing: 5-6 inches apart Planting Depth: 6 inches Deep Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Fall -
Planting Instructions
Planting Allium Bulbs - How to Grow Allium Bulbs
Alliums are essentially blooming onions – no, not the ones you might find in your local chain restaurant, but rather, flowering bulbs that compliment any late spring garden. Unlike more common fall planted/spring blooming bulbs such as tulips and daffodils, the allium is a curiosity that is sure to impress and inspire for years to come. Also known as ornamental onions, Allium is ideal for making color and height combinations in the border. Most alliums flower in June, just after the real spring flowerers, and before most summer flowers comes into bloom. They therefore form an indispensable perennial that keeps the border in flower well into the year.
When to Plant your Allium Bulbs:
Plant allium bulbs in the fall for late spring and early summer bloom.
Where to Plant your Allium Bulbs:
Allium bulbs are easy to plant. Like most flower bulbs, they prefer full sun, but will also thrive in partially shaded locations. Given both sun and a good drainage, they will reappear year after year. Their slim, vertical shape means that most take up very little ground space, while adding accents to a blowsy planting scheme.
How to Plant your Allium Bulbs:
In most cases, you will want to fertilize your allium bulb planting site with bulb food to ensure that the bulbs are properly established. For best results, we recommend planting your allium bulbs just over twice as deep as the height of the bulb and about 5 or 6 inches apart. When planting, make sure that the bulbs are planted with the pointy end up. Make sure that you water your allium bulbs sufficiently after planting. Allium bulbs are versatile and are hardy in most climates. Allium bulbs can also be planted successfully indoors.
How to Care for your Allium Bulbs:
Congested clumps can be lifted and divided - straight after flowering, if necessary. Dead-head before the seeds disperse if you want to avoid seedlings.
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Planting Video
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Seed Coverage
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Feet# of Bulbs (Dense) # of Bulbs (Moderate) 5 60 50 10 120 100 15 180 150 20 240 200 25 300 250 30 360 300 40 480 400 50 600 500 60 720 600 70 840 700 80 960 800 90 1080 900 100 1200 1000
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Product Reviews
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Architectural Structure for Floral Arrangements
I planted these late and they still performed well, with blooms about 3 1/2" across. I find that these relatively small flowers provide a great start for a floral display, so next Spring they will be planted in a cutting garden.
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These came up this spring, they were beautiful.
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