Planting numbers for bulbs in borders
A handy guide for how many alliums, narcissi, tulips, snowdrops and other bulbs to plant in your plot.
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Allium 'Silverspring'
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 – Allium 'Silverspring' has clear white petals around purple centres. I love it. More
| 3 bulbs 260410-3 | £13.95 |
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| 6 bulbs 260410-6 | £26.95 |
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| 9 bulbs 260410-9 | £37.95 |
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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 – Allium 'Silverspring' has clear white petals around purple centres. I love it.
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| Genus | Allium |
| Variety | Silverspring |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Common Name | Ornamental onion |
| Border Position | Middle |
| Bulb Size |
10/12 For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Fertile, Sandy |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 60-90cm (2-3ft) |
| Spacing | Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 20cm (8in) apart. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Alliums can be planted outdoors from early to mid-autumn. |
| 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. Potted Alliums can be kept in the pots and allowed to flower for their first season. Either sink the pots directly into the border or place into a larger container. Once they have finished flowering, feed with comfrey tonic and leave them to die back naturally in the pots, this will help bulk up the bulbs for next year. When the bulbs have completely died back, lift them and plant out into their permanent garden position. Alternatively you can plant out the pot grown Alliums from February to May before they flower. A root system will have established, so take care when transplanting into position and be sure the planting depth matches that of the pot. |
| 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
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.
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Allium 'Silverspring' reviews
Average based on 6 reviews
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Derek All three came into leaf, one flowered. May have been position. |
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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! |
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Esther The aliums sadly didn’t produce much - one weak flower which didn’t fully open. |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Jacqueline They were exactly what I ordered dit were a bit disappointed with them as a colour |
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Diana Very poor. |
