Gladiolus and Allium Pairing
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
The epitome of flowery rockets with sparkler starbursts – wonderful for filling unassuming corners
Statement varieties of two of the very best summer bulbs – Gladiolus communis subsp. Byzantinus and Allium 'Purple Sensation' – combined here to stunning effect. Will flower over a long period from May into June.
Both will thrive in poor soil making this the ultimate low maintenance combination for new or established gardens. Reliably perennial too.
This collection contains:
- 20 corms each of Gladiolus communis subsp. Byzantinus
- 15 bulbs each of Allium 'Purple Sensation'
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
Product details
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Height
- 90cm (36in)
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Cultivation
- Plant both gladioli and alliums 15cm deep, 15cm apart.
Care Tips
Remove allium foliage once it becomes tatty. Lift gladioli corms after first frosts.