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Allium schubertii
This is the firework allium par excellence, with vast wonderful dark pink, spiky flowers. My eccentric and showy favourite while flowering and when dried. More
| 3 bulbs 260010-3 | £5.50 |
Delivery mid October
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When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
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| 9 bulbs 260010-9 | £15.50 |
Delivery mid October
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When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
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Or buy this as part of our Successional Allium Collection.
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This is the firework allium par excellence, with vast wonderful dark pink, spiky flowers. My eccentric and showy favourite while flowering and when dried.
You can't do better than this – sprayed silver or crimson – crowning the top of your Christmas tree and the bulbs flower for literally decades. Unmissable.
| Genus | Allium |
| Variety | schubertii |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Ornamental onion |
| Border Position | Middle |
| Bulb Size |
12/14 For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Sandy, Fertile |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| Spacing | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. |
| Care Tips | Remember these are very perennial so plant them somewhere permanent. Removing the tatty foliage doesn't appear to affect the bulbs. Add grit on heavy soils. |
| Flowering | June - July |
| 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
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Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, outdoor bulbs are normally despatched within 2-3 working days. During the busy months of February and September/October, it can take up to two weeks for delivery, due to the number of orders being processed. Please note, we despatch all of our orders in the order they were placed.
Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.
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Allium schubertii reviews
Average based on 2 reviews
Gigantic
Reviewed 29th June 2015 by Gudrun Berry I didn't expect the flowers to be so huge - they look almost like an alien structure!! Absolutely fascinating and giving interest to the garden for a long time. |
Gorgeous
Reviewed 16th June 2014 by Elizabetty These alliums look like giant sparklers, and as a bonus they're robust enough to support the floppy plants around them. |
