Allium Bulbs (Tall) - Purple Sensation Pre-Sale Now; Ships Fall 2020
- Perennial; Grows up to 36 Inches
- Early Summer Blooming, Easy to Grow, Deer Resistant, Purple Flowers
- Prefers Sun/Partial Shade
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Late March-Early April |
| Zones 6 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April-Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
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: Purple Sensation Botanical Name: Allium Life Cycle: Perennial Bulb/Tuber Size: 12+ cm Circumference Color: Purple Flowers Planting Season: Fall Bloom Season: May - June Height at Maturity: 36" Bloom Size: 4" - 6" Planting Depth: 6" Deep Light Requirement: Sun / Partial Shade Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 Ships: Fall -
Planting Instructions
Planting Allium Bulbs - How to Grow Allium BulbsAlliums 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. -
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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