The best of all alliums for naturalising in grass, robust, long-season flowering, impressive yet also with simple, wild flower looks. Read More
Details: Type Perennial Position Border (Middle) Soil Broad Tolerance Flowers June Height 60cm (24in) Group/Species nigrum (species) Common name Black Garlic Moisture Well-drained Aspect Full Sun Spread Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 15cm (6in) apart. Cultivation Plant 15cm (6in) deep, 15cm (6in) apart. These are perennial and long-lasting so plant them somewhere permanent.
Description The best of all alliums for naturalising in grass, robust, long-season flowering, impressive yet also with simple, wild flower looks. This is ideal for giving height and scale to late spring/early summer white-themed planting schemes too. Allium petals are edible, you can scatter them on salads. We use the more delicate types like cowanii and unifolium most often at Perch Hill. Care Tips Removing the foliage once it becomes tatty doesn't appear to affect the bulbs.