{"product_id":"allium-drumsticks-sphaerocephalon-allium","title":"Allium sphaerocephalon 'Drumsticks' (20 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium ‘Sphaerocephalon’ bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, also know as \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Drumsticks'\u003c\/strong\u003e, grow a striking flower head that starts with light green buds that then matures to deep pink-red, and eventually blooms into delicate flowers in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs are the perfect choice for planting in drifts, or adding to borders and flower beds, and have the added benefit of flowering slightly later than other Alliums in July and August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs are best suited to being planted with mixed perennials in a sun-trapped border or scattered amongst a gravelled area of the garden. They also work wonderfully grown in a rock garden or open field, in a pot on a sunny patio, or cut and used in a vase indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe aware that these flowers bloom later than most Alliums, in July and August as opposed to June time. A suggestion would be to plant these bulbs around 8cm deep in natural drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of bulbs: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Claret, blackcurrant-coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest planted in: September, October, November, December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in: July, August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished height: 90cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished spread: 8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Perfect for pots, excellent cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for reliability in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082237686085,"sku":"1052009","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/2c39ff5e-1052009-allium-sphaerocephalon-drumsticks-20-bulbs.webp?v=1761657466","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/allium-drumsticks-sphaerocephalon-allium","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}