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10 bulbs 260509-10 | £11.95 |
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20 bulbs 260509-20 | £21.95 |
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Allium cernuum are easy bulbs which are like a delicate chandelier – beautiful. One bulb quickly forms a large clump with many flower spikes, so – as with snowdrops – you can lift and divide.
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Genus | Allium |
Group/Species | cernuum |
Type | Perennial |
Common Name | Ornamental onion |
Border Position | Border (Front) |
Bulb Size | I |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 45cm (18in) |
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 | 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. |
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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 cernuum reviews
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Wendy Very disappointing - thin and straggly. May be to do with our soil? |
Reviewed 19th July 2019 by Jean I have grown these in the past & love them. Having lost them eventually I was pleased to buy some more & am delighted with the results. |
Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Susan Very good service but plant was smaller than I thought when flowering. Will need a lot of them to make a show |
Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Monica
Bulbs arrived in good condition, were planted almost immediately but have failed to show leaves or flowers. |
Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Julia plenty have come up and starting to open into flower |
Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Helen None of there bulbs have come up |