Allium cernuum

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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. More
10 bulbs 260509-10 £9.95 Delivery late September
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When in stock, please allow up to 1 week for delivery.
20 bulbs 260509-20 £17.95 Delivery late September
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When in stock, please allow up to 1 week for delivery.
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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.

Genus Allium
Type Hardy Perennial Bulb
Common Name Ornamental onion
Border Position Middle
Soil Type Chalky, Fertile, Sandy
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 50cm (20in)
Spacing Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.
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.
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.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice
Planting numbers for bulbs in borders

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

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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