This plant is native throughout Europe to the Caucusus, Iran and northern Africa. Sold Out. Plant Allium sphaerocephalon to a depth of three inches aiming to form a ribbon of colour. Spacing 10cm. Delivery available all … Excellent, long lasting cut flower. Flowers June. $14.95 . South facing, west facing . These ornamental onions are bold and architectural, with large rounded heads of usually purple flowers, followed by attractive seedheads. Drumstick Allium flowers look like tiny ears of red Indian corn. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. rockeries and containers. Drumstick Allium. Planted en-masse in a border, these diminutive claret-coloured flowers look great emerging from a screen of foliage, or against a backdrop of ornamental grasses. Perennial. Plant allium bulbs at a depth of 10cm (4") and a distance of 10cm (4") apart. Compare grass types with our lawn comparison chart. Profile Video: Family Alliaceae . Pruning alliums (ornamental onions). For more information and a planting depth illustration, see pages 14-16 of our Planting Guide. The majority of ornamental onions flowers in early summer. Select your bulb quantity here or adjust it in the quantity box below. Flowering June. Needs well-drained, fertile soil. The sunnier the planting location the taller and larger blooms you will have. Allium giganteum are some of the largest allium bulbs; plant them 6-8″ deep. Planted in large quantities, nicely loose in your border, they will bring you lots of joy. You can then replant into the soil. Allium sphaerocephalon needs to be planted and left to get on with it. Plant in half-shade. Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Allium sphaerocephalon. Nectaroscordum will take some shade and self sows so take care where you plant it. Cut off the spent flower heads at the base of the plant after flowering. As bulbs sprout, use our Deer Off Repellent to prevent deer and rabbits from browsing your spring blooms. Dig up the bulbs and remove the offsets. Family: (Alliaceae) Hardy bulb to 3′. ALLIUM SPHAEROCEPHALON. Soil Preparation for Bulbs The compact flower heads of A. sphaerocephalon are often referred to as Drumsticks. 8cm spread . Perfect for planting in drifts amongst grasses, meadow planting or in bold clumps in the garden border, A slow release fertilizer can be added to poor soils at the time of planting to improve fertility. It will be available for pre-ordering next February. Exposure: Full Sun. However, Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well. When the sun shines on them, flowers will be smothered with bees! (So if you have a two-inch bulb, you would plant it four to six inches deep.) If you plant a pale allium find it a warm spot. Outdoor Planting Plant bulbs in the fall. We charge one low flat rate for shipping our products even if your order requires multiple shipments. How to grow Allium sphaerocephalon. More information on Allium. keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They are best planted in the autumn (October-November). This Summer flowering plant is hardy, and easy to grow Sturdy, slender stems rise in late spring and are topped with oval, clover-like flowerheads. Immediately after planting, water the allium planting area. The planting depth should be two to three times the diameter of the bulbs. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Hardy. Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm Recommended for planting in clumps among perennials and alongside other bulbs. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. Plant allium bulbs once the trees start losing their leaves. Also known as "Drumsticks" Allium, Sphaerocephalon allium is a late bloomer that will produce 1 inch egg-shaped flowers late June, after all the other Alliums have already bloomed. A lovely allium with dark violet flowers, forming together a globe with a diameter of 10cm. It naturalizes easily. Allium sphaerocephalon. Full sun in well-drained soil (add griton heavy soils). The soil around Alliums should be kept moist during the flowering period. Plant the bulbs in full sun in soil with excellent drainage after ground temperatures drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Allium sphaerocephalon produces egg-shaped bulbs. They will add interest to winter borders. Flowers are borne on a scape up to 50 cm in height, in a spherical to egg-shaped umbel , 1–6 cm in diameter, tightly packed with many flowers crowded together. Out for Season. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included. Plants; Find a plant; Bulbs; Types; Fruit; Annuals; Greenhouse; Perennials; Shrubs; Trees; Veg; Climbers; Herbs; Blogs; Trials & awards; Plantsmanship; Back.