Allium sphaerocephalon
These alliums in a purple-red hue are also called "drumsticks". Highly recommended for planting between perennials and for naturalising. Drumsticks flower when most perennials are already well in leaf but will not show any flowers yet. Plant them in large numbers nicely in the perennial border. This allium attracts butterflies and bees during flowering.
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- Botanical Name: Allium sphaerocephalon
- Flower Colour: Purple
- Established Height: 60-90cm
- Established Spread: 5-10cm
- Plant Spacing: 25 bulbs per m2
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Habit: Upright
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Years to Establish: 1st year
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Position: Sheltered
- Suitable For: Borders, Coastal Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Large Containers, Low Maintenance Gardens
- Soil Acidity: Any
- Soil Moisture: Free Draining
- Soil Type: Loam, Loam-Based Compost, Multipurpose Compost, Sandy, Stony
- Growing Skill: Easy to Grow
- Scented: No
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Mouse Resistant: Yes
- Rabbit Resistant: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Toxicity: Skin/eyes irritant
Planting & Care
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