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
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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 Hardy Perennial Bulb
Common Name Ornamental onion
Border Position Middle
Bulb Size I
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 & Videos
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Allium cernuum reviews

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Wendy

Very disappointing - thin and straggly. May be to do with our soil?

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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.

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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

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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Monica

Bulbs arrived in good condition, were planted almost immediately but have failed to show leaves or flowers.
Maybe next year!!!

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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Julia

plenty have come up and starting to open into flower

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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Helen

None of there bulbs have come up

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