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Allium Aflatunense Spring Bulbs

Summer Flowering - UK Hardy Pollinator Friendly - Grow in Beds, Borders & Patio Pots

£10.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Allium Aflatunense is a vigorously growing perennial that produces vivid purple flowers from late Spring to early Summer. It produces spherical ‘pom pom’ heads, made up of clusters of starry blooms and are loved by pollinating insects, in particular bees and butterflies. They can grow to over 1m in height and each bloom can measure up to 15 cm in width. These blooms get bigger and better every year in UK gardens.

  • These bulbs are great for growing in flower beds and garden borders or also in patio pots to give height to a flower display. These tall plants make a great addition to any planting arrangement and are an excellent accompaniment to low growing plants such as ornamental grasses or herbaceous plants. Allium Aflatunense can also be used as cut flowers allowing you to enjoy them in your home and garden.

  • If you are not ready to plant bulbs now, then store them in a cool, dry, frost free, well ventilated location. A garage, shed, loft or cupboard are ideal. Open the paper bag to allow air to circulate round but leave the bulbs in their bags until ready to plant. Just make sure mice or other rodents can’t get access to them. Keep an eye on your bulbs while in storage, if they are showing signs of going soft, it's best to get them planted before they deteriorate any further.

    • Plant genus Allium

    Common Name Persian Onion

    Plant type Flower Bulb

    Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Purple

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Lavender, Salvia, Nepeta

    Light Required Full Sun

    Watering Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the bulbs. During active growth, water in prolonged dry spells so the soil stays lightly moist but never waterlogged. Once the foliage naturally dies back, reduce watering and allow the bulbs to rest more dryly.

    Best Growing Conditions Plant in fertile loam in sun or partial shade. Choose a position that does not stay waterlogged in winter, as good drainage helps bulbs return reliably. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season.

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    Top tip

    Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season. It works particularly well in a borders setting; give it enough space and light to develop naturally rather than crowding it.

    Key Features

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering