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Allium amplectens 'Graceful Beauty'
Along with 'Silver Spring', this is the best of the white and showy alliums, with huge starry flowers, each one with a pretty pink stripe at its heart. Ideal for pots. More
| 5 bulbs 260757-5 | £3.95 |
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| 10 bulbs 260757-10 | £7.50 |
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| 15 bulbs 260757-15 | £9.95 |
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Along with 'Silver Spring', this is the best of the white and showy alliums, with huge starry flowers, each one with a pretty pink stripe at its heart. Ideal for pots.
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.
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| Genus | Allium |
| Group/Species | amplectens |
| Variety | Graceful |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Ornamental onion |
| Border Position | Border (Front) |
| Bulb Size |
6/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 30cm (12in) |
| Spacing | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) 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 | 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
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Allium amplectens 'Graceful Beauty' reviews
Average based on 12 reviews
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello They have all flopped and are laying on the ground. I may need to plant them in a different part of the garden should I try them again. |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Jan I have previously already provided feedback on my Allium bulbs quality and quality service by Sarah Raven's team. |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Sheila
Poor growth disappointed |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Jackie Efficient and effective service - good quality products - beautiful blooms this spring. |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Lesley These have all come up beautifully |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Mary
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Angela The stems did not seem sturdy enough to hold up the flowers so was disappointed - we've already taken them out. We have other Alliums so know what they should look like. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Carol Again bulbs planted but no flowers as yet |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jennie Lovely quality bulbs that flowered well. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Paul
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Pauline Lovely bulb very pleased. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Diana
Some flower heads much smaller than others. A few had such thin stalks they fell over. |
