Allium ‘Atropurpureum’ (6 bulbs)

A pack of 6 Allium ‘Atropurpureum’ bulbs produce a deep purple bloom that has a touch of the exotic about it. Which its rich deep hues and unusual star-burst shape, this flower looks like it could be tricky to grow, but it is fully hardy and low maintenance in the garden.

Plant this allium from September until December in a bright and sunny spot, for beautiful striking alliums that are great for attracting bees and pollinators to your outdoor space.

These versatile spring flowering bulbs are ideal for planting in beds and borders, or large containers in autumn. They will naturalise easily to create an effortless display year after year. In addition to this, they also make excellent cut flowers to enjoy around the home.

We recommend planting these tall alliums around other smaller plants. For maximum impact they look wonderful in a very natural setting. Make sure to plant them 10cm (4″) apart.

Product details

• Number of bulbs: 6
• Flower colour: Deep purple-red flowers
• Foliage colour: Green
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Bulb size: 10/+ cm
• Flowers: May, June
• When to plant: September, October, November
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Height: 60cm
• Spread: 20cm
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Features: Excellent cut flower, loved by pollinators