Alliums

Alliums

Alliums have become the real 'stars' of the border over the last few years, giving huge impact whilst taking up minimal space. They are easily grown, given a fair amount of sun & well-drained soil.

We carry a comprehensive range - almost 40 different varieties - including some of the smaller species as well as the 'giant' varieties. Many of the new giant hybrids are sterile, resulting in a much longer flowering period than for most of the species alliums (it also means they can only be propagated vegetatively, which increases the initial cost of the bulbs). A large number of large-flowered alliums, both species and hybrids, have been included in our ongoing garden trials here at the farm, allowing us to make side-by-side comparisons. To assist gardeners who are new to growing alliums, we have noted outstanding selections (which must have performed well over several seasons) with a five star (✩✩✩✩✩) rating, but all our offerings have much to commend them as valuable, garden-worthy plants.

Size does count with alium bulbs - if you want the largest flowers and the most impressive display, it is worth investing in top-sized bulbs. If a seller doesn't specify bulb size, the chances are that you are not going to get the best. 

 

 

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Allium Ambassador
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Allium Ambassador
A stunning Dutch hybrid with 8" diameter, dark purple flower heads. As a sterile hybrid, 'Ambassador' offers a long flowering period and is later and taller than most of the other 'giant' varieties, due to having the late flowering a. giganteum in its parentage.  Ht. 40" (100cm).  We rate this allium 5 stars! Bulb size 24+ cm   Pack of 3 for £ 17.00
£17.00
Allium amplectens 'Graceful Beauty'
Allium amplectens 'Graceful Beauty'
Small globes of sparkling white flowers, with lavender stamens.  Introduced in 2011 and immediately proved popular. Ht. 12" (30cm).Bulb size 6+cm * Still at 2018 Prices *Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00  
£4.00
Allium atropurpureum
Allium atropurpureum
The darkest flowered allium available to date, with black-purple, half-spheres which hold their colour well over a long period. Pair it with the white, similarly shaped a.nigrum for a striking contrast. Ht. 2' (60cm).Bulb size 10+ cm 5 bulbs for £3.50 10 bulbs for £6.00
from £3.50
Allium caeruleum
Allium caeruleum
Small species of 'globe' flowered allium. The blooms are true blue, held aloft on wiry stems. Ht. to 18" (45cm).Bulb size 5+ cm * Same price since 2021* Pack of 15 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £10.00
from £3.50
 
Allium caesium AGM
Allium caesium AGM
We first trialled this species in 2011 and found the soft blue flowers to be particularly long lasting. Over the years, it has also proved to be very easy and reliable. Ht.8" (20cm).Bulb size 5+ cm * Same price since 2022 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £4.00
£4.00
Allium 'Cameleon'
Allium 'Cameleon'
Blooms in mid-May, with clusters of dusky rose pink flowers that fade to white with pink veins as they age. Lovely planted in a group at the edge of a border. Height 9-12" (25-30cm). Bulb size 4+ cm Same price since 2022 Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 25 bulbs for £6.50
from £3.00
Allium cristophii AGM
Allium cristophii AGM
Stunning spherical heads of metallic mauve flowers, which remain attractive into winter, long after their summer colour has faded. Ht. 12-16" (30-40cm) Size is everything with this variety and our top-sized bulbs will produce the largest flowers. Growing tip; space out well at planting time to avoid congested flowerheads. We rate this allium 5 stars!Bulb size 14+ cm *Same prices since 2022* Pack...
from £3.50
Allium 'Dutchman'
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Allium 'Dutchman'
Splendid new variety, producing enormous flowerheads of violet-purple in early summer. It has been a revelation in our border this year, providing the longest lasting display of any of our many allium varieties and proving a real bee magnet. What also marks it apart from similar alliums is that it retains its foliage in good condition during the flowering period which, in some planting situations,...
£16.00
 
Allium 'Eros'
Allium 'Eros'
 This recent introduction is like a deeper, more vividly coloured form of a.unifolium, with umbels of lilac flowers in early summer. A terrific little allium for growing through shorter, spreading perennials at front of border. Suitable for sun/part shade.Height 12-18" (30-45cm). Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £10.50
from £4.00
Allium 'Firmament'
Allium 'Firmament'
A stunning cross between a.atropurpureum & a.cristophii. The dark amethyst flowerheads have a lovely metallic sheen and measure around 4.5" (12cm) with a height of 32" (80 cm). Flowering over a long period in May-June. Long admired by the bulb cognoscenti, this is an allium which deserves to be more widely grown. We give this allium a 5 star rating! Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £5.50 Pack...
from £5.50
Allium 'Forelock'
Allium 'Forelock'
Striking introduction, sporting unusual, conical blooms of burgundy, tipped white, with a striking 'topknot'.Has proved very reliable in our borders over a number of years now, even growing well in a partly shaded area of the garden. Ht.24-30" (60-75cm).   Pack of 3 bulbs for £10.00
£10.00
Allium 'Gladiator' AGM
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 * Lower prices for 2024 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £7.50 Pack of 10 bulbs for £25.00
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