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.
3 bulbs 260410-3 | £14.50 |
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6 bulbs 260410-6 | £27.50 |
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9 bulbs 260410-9 | £38.50 |
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I've been on the lookout for a white allium for years, but all the ones I've grown seemed a bit murky and grey to me. Until this one, which has clear white petals around purple centres. I love it.
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Genus | Allium |
Group/Species | basalticum |
Variety | Silverspring |
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 |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 60cm (24in) |
Spacing | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Alliums can be planted outdoors from early to mid-autumn. |
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. |
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Growing plants one on top of another gets the most out of every square inch of your outside space.
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Allium basalticum 'Silver Springs' reviews
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Derek All three came into leaf, one flowered. May have been position. |
Reviewed 17th July 2019 by Hello Barbara
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Reviewed 6th July 2019 by Hello Jean As with previous items, very happy with quality resulting in lovely blooms and a pleasure to grow! |
Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Esther The aliums sadly didn’t produce much - one weak flower which didn’t fully open. |
Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jacqueline They were exactly what I ordered dit were a bit disappointed with them as a colour |
Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Diana
Very poor. |