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Allium 'Gladiator' AGM
Large flowerheads of lilac-purple with a height up to 5' (150cm). A very affordable and reliable 'giant' which is usually in flower in the run-up to Chelsea.Bulb size 24+ cm
* Same Prices as 2022 *
Pack of 3 bulbs for £8.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £26.50
Allium Globemaster AGM
Spectacular introduction, bearing giant aster-violet flowers on strong stems in summer. As a bonus, the flowers are strongly scented of honey & adored by bees. We have been growing this variety for many years now and find it to be vigorous and reliable, reflowering and building up well year-on-year. A sterile hybrid, so the flowers are long-lasting, with no energy spent on seed setting.Ht. 4’...
Allium vineale ‘Hair’
Something of a novelty, the Dutch grower named this for the green, tendril-like extrusions on the flowerhead. Popular with flower arrangers & gardeners who like something a little different.
Ht. 24" (60cm)
Bulb size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 for £3.00
Pack of 30 for £7.50
Allium 'Jackpot'
Recent introduction, with large, lilac-purple globe-flowers. Rated a 5 star Best Buy in a recent 'Gardening Which' trial. We have grown it in our Barn Garden since it was first introduced a few years ago, finding it both beautiful and reliable. Summer flowering at 28-36” (70-90cm).
'Best Buy' rating from Which? Gardening.
Bulb size 14+ cm
* Lower Prices than 2022 *
Pack of 3 bulbs for £9.50
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Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'
Pure white flowered form of this low-growing species, suited to front of borders or containers. The foliage is a feature of this variety, being broader than most allium leaves and subtly ribbed. Unlike most of the globe-flowered alliums, this variety retains its leaves during flowering and the flowers themselves fade through an attractively fresh shade of green Ht. 8" (20cm).Bulb size 12+ cm
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Allium karataviense Red Giant
New in 2021
Vastly improved colour from the species (which is a rather washed out pink) - this introduction sports large, spherical flowers of a good reddish-pink. Short growing, it is ideal for the front of a border or for containers, where it will also display the attribute of retaining its handsome, broad, ribbed foliage throughout flowering time. Ht. to 10" (25cm), flowerhead to 5" (12cm). Flowering...
Allium 'Lucky Balloons'
NEW FOR 2023
This remarkable new introduction produces between 2-4 large , mauve flowerheads per bulb, on relatively short stems, making it great for both containers and near the front of garden borders. It originated as a cross between a.karataviense & a.hollandicum.
Flowering May-June at 2' (60cm).
Bulb size 18/20 cm
Pack of 3 bulbs for £16.50
Allium 'Miami'
Recent introduction with large, fairly open flowerheads of red-purple flowers. This super variety gets better year on year, producing strong stems of striking flowers, which really stand out amongst the mauves and purples of other allium varieties. Great value also! Ht.30" (80cm). Bulb size 12+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50Pack of 25 bulbs for £10.00
Allium Mount Everest
Sought-after variety with large, dense, spherical heads of white flowers on strong stems in early summer. Ht. 3-4' (90-120cm).
Bulb size 20+ cm
* Same Prices as 2022 *
Pack of 3 bulbs for £10.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £30.00
Allium nigrum
Flat heads of white flowers with green centres in June. A really useful mid-height allium, which flowers a little later than the white 'giants' on offer. Ht. 18" (45cm).Bulb size 12+ cm
* Same Prices as 2022 *
Pack of 5 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50
Allium obliquum
Rare species with acid yellow flowers, June-July, and narrow, glaucus foliage. Has proved very easy and reliable with us, with clumps increasing well year on year. Ht.32" (80cm).
Bulb size 1 (only one size available)
* Same Prices as 2022 *
Pack of 1 bulbs for £5.50
Pack of 3 bulbs for £15.00
Allium Ostara
This exciting new introduction is a cross between a. atropurpureum and a. karataviense and has inherited the best attributes of both species. From the former comes the deep purple colouring of its globe flowers and from the latter, the bonus of retaining its attractive, shiny leaves during the flowering period. After a few years on the market, it has now also become more affordable.
Height 16" (40cm).
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