Allium Collection

* * * * * Based on 24 reviews
There are no better value alliums than these two – one in deep, rich purple, the other a more smoky mauve. Mix them up together in the garden and harvest them for inside. More
30 bulbs 260763-30 £14.95 Delivery late September
[?]
When in stock, please allow 2-3 days for despatch.
60 bulbs 260763-60 £28.95 Delivery late September
[?]
When in stock, please allow 2-3 days for despatch.
More Details

There are no better value alliums than these two – one in deep, rich purple, the other a more smoky mauve. Mix them up together in the garden and harvest them for inside.

Alliums are incredibly long-lived and flower for ages. The ones at Perch Hill have been coming back year after year for the last 12 years. I love them for adding late spring and summer pizzazz – strong colour and shape to the border, and they are excellent for cutting. This mix flowers from mid May to June.

This collection includes 15 or 30 bulbs each of:

This can be gift wrapped in our exclusive hessian sack, with ribbon and a Sarah Raven gift card. You will be able to add this to your basket once you begin the checkout process. To add a gift message to your order, simply fill out the details at the delivery stage of the checkout.

Please note: only items which are showing ‘in stock’ can be gift wrapped.

Our bulb collections will be supplied with each variety bagged individually. To reduce waste, we no longer collate these into a second larger bag. Your delivery paperwork will list details of the collection you have ordered and the varieties included. Our bags can either be recycled or composted (please check bags for details).

Common Name Ornamental onion
Border Position Border (Middle)
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Unscented
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 mid 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
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
October in the garden

Autumn is officially here, in all its golden glory, and preparation for winter is in full swing.

How to plant and grow allium bulbs

Sarah's top tips on how to plant and grow allium bulbs for fantastic flowers in the garden or vase.

Vogue Flowers

After years of being a bulb in the shadow of tulips, alliums seem to be finally getting the vogue spotlight that they have always deserved....

How to plant at different soil levels

Growing plants one on top of another gets the most out of every square inch of your outside space.

What to do with your allium seedheads

Sarah shows you her favourite allium varieties for drying, and talks about how to dry them and then spray them for Christmas decorations.

Christmas decorations from the garden

Look to nature to create stylish decorations for the festive period, from items foraged from the hedgerows or collected from your garden.

Preserving flowers and berries in autumn

Preserve your autumn flowers and berries and you'll have beautiful arrangements for Christmas.

Planting numbers for bulbs in borders

A handy guide for how many alliums, narcissi, tulips, snowdrops and other bulbs to plant in your plot.

Planting artichokes with alliums

Sarah talks about why and how you should grow artichokes and alliums together.

Related Videos
Delivery

Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow 2-3 days for despatch.

Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.

Allium Collection reviews

* * * * * Average based on 24 reviews

* * * * *

Reviewed 31st August 2019 by Rebecca

I love Alliums and these did not disappoint

* * * * *

Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Mr Luscombe

Ha be done really well in different location.
Also used them for dried flower arrangement

* * * * *

Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jayne

Excellent first year, fingers crossed that they will come up again next year.

* * - - -

Reviewed 11th July 2019 by Hello Susan

I'm giving this purchase a 'poor' because half the bulbs were very small and in very poor condition. I did inform your customer dept. because I thought you needed to know and it didn't seem to be a surprising complaint about this collection. I was offered a replacement but I was so disappointed and refused the offer.

On a much happier note, the wall flowers( exceptional condition and performance) and the two tulip collections I also purchased were beautiful.

* * * * *

Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Daniela

* * * * *

Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Jackie

efficient and effective service - good quality - great blooms this spring

* * * * -

Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Linda

good service and magnificent bulbs

* - - - -

Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Pippa

I honestly had about 5 alliums from all the ones I planted.

* * * * *

Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Rachel

Great service and good quality bulbs

* * * * *

Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Elaine

* * * * -

Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Helen

Most of these bulbs have come up although there were about 5 rotten ones in the bag supplied.

* * * * *

Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Kathryn

The alliums came up beautifully - strong colours, great flowers and lasted for about a month before the purple faded and left the sculptural seedheads. Planted in autumn for.colour in may/June.

* * * * *

Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello

Beautiful plants. We were rather late planting them, but they forgave us and produced magnificent purple heads. I plan to use the remaining seed heads for flower arranging.

* * * * *

Reviewed 29th June 2019 by Jacky

Fabulous display, would certainly like more of the larger ones

* * * * *

Reviewed 29th June 2019 by Julie

The Purple Sensation Alliums which I bought last autumn have now finished flowering. They provided a great display and followed on nicely after my tulips. I love the structure of the dried flower heads which continue to provide interest as the season progresses.

* * * * *

Reviewed 28th June 2019 by Wendy

Delighted with these - performed extremely well on two very different sites within the garden. Robust and long lasting - will certainly purchase more this autumn

* * * * *

Reviewed 28th June 2019 by Helen

* * * * *

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Amanda

Fantastic collection which has enable us to enjoy the alliums for a extended period which was a real treat. We also included some Allium Schubertii too, which made the display even more spectacular!

* * * * *

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Mrs Griffiths

Every thing looks perfect
All the bulbs have done really well and looked, and some still are a picture in my garden

* * * * *

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Sharon

First attempt at alliums. Absolutely stunning display in the borders. The spent seed heads look amazing too.

* * * * *

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jill

They were not all reliably the same when planted

* * * * *

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Mrs Souden

* * * * -

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Elizabeth

These were all the same not a collection except for one Christophii. They looked glorious and are still looking good in their green attire.

* * * * *

Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Joanna

Lost a couple in strong winds but the survivors were lovely

Read more reviews