Alliums

Alliums

Alliums have become the real 'stars' of the border over the last few years, giving huge impact whilst taking up minimal space. They are easily grown, given a fair amount of sun & well-drained soil.

We carry a comprehensive range - almost 40 different varieties - including some of the smaller species as well as the 'giant' varieties. Many of the new giant hybrids are sterile, resulting in a much longer flowering period than for most of the species alliums (it also means they can only be propagated vegetatively, which increases the initial cost of the bulbs). A large number of large-flowered alliums, both species and hybrids, have been included in our ongoing garden trials here at the farm, allowing us to make side-by-side comparisons. To assist gardeners who are new to growing alliums, we have noted outstanding selections (which must have performed well over several seasons) with a five star (
✩✩✩✩✩) rating, but all our offerings have much to commend them as valuable, garden-worthy plants.

Size does count with alium bulbs - if you want the largest flowers and the most impressive display, it is worth investing in top-sized bulbs. If a seller doesn't specify bulb size, the chances are that you are not going to get the best. 

 

 

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Allium Ambassador
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium Ambassador
A stunning Dutch hybrid with 8" diameter, dark purple flower heads. As a sterile hybrid, 'Ambassador' offers a long flowering period and is later and taller than most of the other 'giant' varieties, due to having the late flowering a. giganteum in its parentage.  Ht. 40" (100cm).  ✩✩✩✩✩ Rating Bulb size 24+ cm   Pack of 3 for £ 17.50
£17.50
Allium amplectens 'Graceful Beauty'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium amplectens 'Graceful Beauty'
Small globes of sparkling white flowers, with lavender stamens.  Introduced in 2011 and immediately proved popular. Ht. 12" (30cm).Bulb size 6+cm * Still at 2018 Prices *Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £10.00
from £4.00
Allium atropurpureum
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium atropurpureum
The darkest flowered allium available to date, with black-purple, half-spheres which hold their colour well over a long period. Pair it with the white, similarly shaped a.nigrum for a striking contrast. Ht. 2' (60cm).Bulb size 10+ cm 5 bulbs for £3.50 10 bulbs for £6.00
from £3.50
Allium caeruleum
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium caeruleum
Small species of 'globe' flowered allium. The blooms are true blue, held aloft on wiry stems. Ht. to 18" (45cm).Bulb size 5+ cm * Same price as 2021* Pack of 15 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £10.00
from £3.50
 
Allium caesium AGM
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium caesium AGM
We first trialled this species in 2011 and found the soft blue flowers to be particularly long lasting. Over the years, it has also proved to be very easy and reliable. Ht.8" (20cm).Bulb size 5+ cm * Same Price as 2022 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £4.00
£4.00
Allium 'Cameleon'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Cameleon'
Blooms in mid-May, with clusters of dusky rose pink flowers that fade to white with pink veins as they age. Lovely planted in a group at the edge of a border. Height 9-12" (25-30cm). Bulb size 4+ cm Same Price as 2022 Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 25 bulbs for £6.50
from £3.00
Allium cristophii AGM
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium cristophii AGM
Stunning spherical heads of metallic mauve flowers, which remain attractive into winter, long after their summer colour has faded. Ht. 12-16" (30-40cm) Size is everything with this variety and our top-sized bulbs will produce the largest flowers. Growing tip; space out well at planting time to avoid congested flowerheads. ✩✩✩✩✩ RatingBulb size 14+ cm *Same Price...
from £3.50
Allium 'Dutchman'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Dutchman'
New in 2020 Splendid new variety, producing enormous flowerheads of violet-purple in early summer. It has been a revelation in our border this year, providing the longest lasting display of any of our many allium varieties and proving a real bee magnet. What also marks it apart from similar alliums is that it retains its foliage in good condition during the flowering period which, in some planting...
£16.50
 
Allium 'Eros'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Eros'
 This recent introduction is like a deeper, more vividly coloured form of a.unifolium, with umbels of lilac flowers in early summer. A terrific little allium for growing through shorter, spreading perennials at front of border. Suitable for sun/part shade.Height 12-18" (30-45cm). Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £9.00
from £3.50
Allium 'Firmament'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Firmament'
A stunning cross between a.atropurpureum & a.cristophii. The dark amethyst flowerheads have a lovely metallic sheen and measure around 4.5" (12cm) with a height of 32" (80 cm). Flowering over a long period in May-June. Long admired by the bulb cognoscenti, this is an allium which deserves to be more widely grown. ✩✩✩✩✩ Rating Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs...
from £5.50
Allium 'Forelock'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Forelock'
Striking introduction, sporting unusual, conical blooms of burgundy, tipped white, with a striking 'topknot'.Has proved very reliable in our borders over a number of years now, even growing well in a partly shaded area of the garden. Ht.24-30" (60-75cm). Bulb size 14+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £10.00
£10.00
Allium giganteum AGM
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium giganteum AGM
Large, tightly filled flowerheads of violet on stems up to 5' (150cm). Late flowering season, from mid-June, and needing full sun and excellent drainage to persist well.Bulb size 20+ cm * Same Price as 2022 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £16.00
£16.00
 
Allium 'Gladiator' AGM
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Gladiator' AGM
Large flowerheads of lilac-purple with a height up to 5' (150cm). A very affordable and reliable 'giant' which is usually in flower in the run-up to Chelsea.Bulb size 24+ cm * Same Prices as 2022 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £8.50 Pack of 10 bulbs for £26.50
from £8.50
Allium Globemaster AGM
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium Globemaster AGM
Spectacular introduction, bearing giant aster-violet flowers on strong stems in summer. As a bonus, the flowers are strongly scented of honey & adored by bees. We have been growing this variety for many years now and find it to be vigorous and reliable, reflowering and building up well year-on-year. A sterile hybrid, so the flowers are long-lasting, with no energy spent on seed setting.Ht. 4’...
£27.00
Allium vineale ‘Hair’
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium vineale ‘Hair’
Something of a novelty, the Dutch grower named this for the green, tendril-like extrusions on the flowerhead. Popular with flower arrangers & gardeners who like something a little different. Ht. 24" (60cm) Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 10 for £3.00 Pack of 30 for £7.50
from £3.00
Allium 'Jackpot'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Jackpot'
Recent introduction, with large, lilac-purple globe-flowers. Rated a 5 star Best Buy in a recent 'Gardening Which' trial. We have grown it in our Barn Garden since it was first introduced a few years ago, finding it both beautiful and reliable. Summer flowering at 28-36” (70-90cm). 'Best Buy' rating from Which? Gardening. Bulb size 14+ cm * Lower Prices than 2022 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £9.50 Pack...
from £9.50
 
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'
Pure white flowered form of this low-growing species, suited to front of borders or containers. The foliage is a feature of this variety, being broader than most allium leaves and subtly ribbed. Unlike most of the globe-flowered alliums, this variety retains its leaves during flowering and the flowers themselves fade through an attractively fresh shade of green Ht. 8" (20cm).Bulb size 12+ cm Pack...
from £4.00
Allium karataviense Red Giant
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium karataviense Red Giant
New in 2021 Vastly improved colour from the species (which is a rather washed out pink) - this introduction sports large, spherical flowers of a good reddish-pink. Short growing, it is ideal for the front of a border or for containers, where it will also display the attribute of retaining its handsome, broad, ribbed foliage throughout flowering time. Ht. to 10" (25cm), flowerhead to 5" (12cm). Flowering...
from £3.50
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Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Lucky Balloons'
NEW FOR 2023 This remarkable new introduction produces between 2-4 large , mauve flowerheads per bulb, on relatively short stems, making it great for both containers and near the front of garden borders. It originated as a cross between a.karataviense & a.hollandicum. Flowering May-June at 2' (60cm). Bulb size 18/20 cm   Pack of 3 bulbs for £16.50
£16.50
Allium 'Miami'
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium 'Miami'
Recent introduction with large, fairly open flowerheads of red-purple flowers. This super variety gets better year on year, producing strong stems of striking flowers, which really stand out amongst the mauves and purples of other allium varieties. Great value also! Ht.30" (80cm). Bulb size 12+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50Pack of 25 bulbs for £10.00
from £4.50
 
Allium Mount Everest
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium Mount Everest
Sought-after variety with large, dense, spherical heads of white flowers on strong stems in early summer. Ht. 3-4' (90-120cm). Bulb size 20+ cm * Same Prices as 2022 * Pack of 3 bulbs for £10.50 Pack of 10 bulbs for £30.00
from £10.50
Allium nigrum
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium nigrum
Flat heads of white flowers with green centres in June. A really useful mid-height allium, which flowers a little later than the white 'giants' on offer. Ht. 18" (45cm).Bulb size 12+ cm * Same Prices as 2022 * Pack of 5 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50  
from £3.00
Allium obliquum
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium obliquum
Rare species with acid yellow flowers, June-July, and narrow, glaucus foliage. Has proved very easy and reliable with us, with clumps increasing well year on year.  Ht.32" (80cm). Bulb size 1 (only one size available) * Same Prices as 2022 * Pack of 1 bulbs for £5.50 Pack of 3 bulbs for £15.00
from £5.50
Allium Ostara
Available to order from 1st July 2015
Allium Ostara
This exciting new introduction is a cross between a. atropurpureum and a. karataviense and has inherited the best attributes of both species. From the former comes the deep purple colouring of its globe flowers and from the latter, the bonus of retaining its attractive, shiny leaves during the flowering period. After a few years on the market, it has now also become more affordable. Height 16" (40cm). Bulb...
£4.50
 
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