Gardening at home with Sarah | Favourite Alliums for May to July Colour
Watch as Sarah shares her best allium varieties currently growing at Perch Hill for spectacular colour from May to July.
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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
The best all round garden and flower arranging allium. 'Purple Sensation' starts to flower after the tulips in mid-May. No early summer garden is complete without a good drift of these. More
| 10 organic bulbs 261404-10 | £11.50 |
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| 15 bulbs 260007-15 | £7.95 |
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| 30 bulbs 260007-30 | £15.50 |
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| 60 bulbs 260007-60 | £29.50 |
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| 90 bulbs 260007-90 | £44.50 |
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The best all round garden and flower arranging allium. 'Purple Sensation' starts to flower after the tulips in mid-May.
I'll pick flowers and then beautiful green bead-like seed heads until the end of July and I use them to decorate the tree at Christmas – simply cut them, then dry and spray silver.
No early summer garden is complete without a good drift of these.
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| Genus | Allium |
| Group/Species | hollandicum |
| Variety | Purple Sensation |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Ornamental onion |
| Border Position | Border (Middle) |
| Bulb Size |
10/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. |
| Care Tips | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. These are perennial and long-lasting so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage in spring doesn't appear to affect the bulbs. |
| Flowering | May - June |
| Vase Life | Add a drop of bleach to the water to minimise the oniony smell or change the water regularly. They will look good for up to 2 weeks without rearranging. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' reviews
Average based on 34 reviews
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Emily Beautiful. Successful bulbs long lasting and tall as described. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Rhian Not all of the bulbs grew |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Joan the gift that keeps giving. long lasting and beautiful. a definite must for the garden |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Heather
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Reviewed 17th July 2019 by Hello Barbara
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Anita Reliable and looks great in a cottage style flower bed, but I don't think I got 15 flowers out of these bulbs |
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Reviewed 8th July 2019 by Hello Hayley Put on a fabulous display |
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Reviewed 8th July 2019 by Hello Louise All very good but only 13 of the 15 bulbs came up this year - I don't know what happened to the other 2 but there wasn't even any leaves. If they had all come up you would definitely have received 5 stars. |
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Reviewed 8th July 2019 by Hello Christine Allium bulbs were of very high quality and gave a lovely display, better than ones from local garden centre. Tulips for shade were exceptional and I will buy more. Bulbs were well packed and delivered when expected. I will order more this year. |
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Reviewed 6th July 2019 by Hello Kirsten good quality bulbs prompt delivery good price I even loved the paper bags they were delivered in. all grew and flowered beautifully |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Jennie Beautiful flowers, and great service |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Susan Prompt service, helpful on phone, happy with good quality plants. Have ordered many plants from you |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Jean
Large headed Aliams. |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Jan I purchased a number of Allium bulbs back in the spring and they performed beautifully! They grew tall and proud and with a perfect globe of tiny flowers. I purchased a number of Allium varieties and planted them in groups or individually in strategic spots in the garden all viewable not only from the garden but also from all the windows at the back of the house. The garden looks like a naturally planted wild meadow in parts and more structured in others. I treat my garden like painting a canvas.and it seems to work as everyone loves it! Sometimes it grows organically and at others more structured thought is at play. All good fun and keeps me out of mischief even more so since I retired 2 months ago. I can spend, and mostly do, all my time in the garden. My bulbs arrived right on time for planting, were well packaged and protected. Excellent buy and I would recommend! I missed the boat a couple of years running by not ordering in time but finally this year I have my Alliums blooming in the garden! Excellent bulbs. of good quality well formed and healthy bulbs with planting and care instructions. I would recommend to anyone who wants/likes a bit of architectural plants to offset a "planted wild" garden. |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Penelope To be honest, I am not absolutely sure which alliums are which in my garden, but they are all gorgeous! |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Eftihia Great quality bulbs, they all flowered beautifully |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Patrick Excellent all plants survived & are doing well ,plants arrived in excellent condition , but I neglected them a bit due to illness in the family , but all is o k now ,very pleased . |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Service fine. Disappointed that not all bulbs were purple sensation - some were Christophe which I would never have chosen. |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Tom Arrived promptly as described |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Keri
Great - LOOKED FAB |
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Reviewed 30th June 2019 by Olive Great addition to the border. Still in bloom. Wondering if they will come again next season. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Carol Haven’t seen anything flowering yet |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Hayley Great service and they put on a stunning display |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Linda I am beyond delighted with all of my Allium, bought to create a special flowerbed to remember my friend Norman who loved nature. The blooms attract bees and Norman would be as delighted as the bees with the results! |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Carole Great size bulbs and a great display this year and now the seed heads look magnificent. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Barry
I am very happy with my purchase of Alliums. And within the collection there are early, mid and late flowering which gives continuous flowering. Ideal. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Denise These were beautiful and much admired by friends and neighbours |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sue Always a favourite and reliable ..... |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Brian Posted as promised absolutely beautiful alliums.will definitely be ordering more this year. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Anne The flowers were not as large as I expected. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sue Excellent. The alliums look fantastic, I’ve shared them with my family too. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Robin Didn't get 30 bulbs sprouting. Some were mouldy |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Diana Good sturdy growth and flower heads. |
Amazing
Reviewed 27th May 2015 by Gudrun Berry I couldn't resist the pictures in the catalogue, but was rather sceptical how this plants would fair at our wind-swept hilltop site with heavy clay soil. I shouldn't have worried - of the 15 bulbs planted, 12 came up and provided us with a long lasting, outstanding spectacle. They stood tall despite very stormy weather and provided interest even before they were in full bloom. As they are planted along a path it is impossible to go passed there without stopping and admiring them, noting every change and taking many photos of each stage of development at every possible angle! |
