{"title":"Allium — Ornamental onion","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllium (ornamental onion) is the most spectacular bulb of late spring: large, perfectly spherical flower globes perched at the top of tall bare stems, like fireworks frozen above the bed. Violet, purple, white or pink, alliums bring unique height and graphic structure, extend the bulb season into early summer and attract pollinators. Planted in autumn, hardy and easy, they come back faithfully every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGiant alliums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stars of the garden. \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/strong\u003e (pure white) raise their huge globes more than a metre high, visible from afar and unbeatable at the back of a border. \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Pinball Wizard'\u003c\/strong\u003e (lilac) offers the widest flower heads. These giants structure a space like living sculptures and create a striking sense of depth among spring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-fleuries\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePurple and violet classics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the benchmark variety: intense violet globes on slender stems, a must in every garden. \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Purple Rain'\u003c\/strong\u003e (grape violet), \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Miami'\u003c\/strong\u003e (purple) and \u003cstrong\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/strong\u003e (Allium christophii, with metallic star-shaped flowers) extend the range of purples with varied textures and sizes. They are the easiest to combine in a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal and botanical alliums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo step off the beaten track. \u003cstrong\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e (Allium siculum) bears drooping cream and purple bells. \u003cstrong\u003eBlue allium\u003c\/strong\u003e (Allium caeruleum) offers a rare vivid blue. \u003cstrong\u003eRound-headed leek\u003c\/strong\u003e (Allium sphaerocephalon) forms small, very graphic burgundy flower eggs. \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/strong\u003e (late white) closes the season. These botanical species bring diversity and naturalise easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReady-to-plant mixes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an effortless planted border, the \u003cstrong\u003eAllium Bulb Garden Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (multicoloured) and the \u003cstrong\u003eAllium Purple-White Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e combine several varieties with complementary heights and flowering times. They create a layered, abundant border that flowers for several weeks, and pair naturally with the other spring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen and how to plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium bulbs are planted in autumn, from September to November, before hard frosts. Bury them at a depth of about three times their height, tip pointing up, in perfectly drained soil: allium hates standing moisture, which rots the bulb. Choose a sunny spot. Flowering takes place from May to July depending on the variety. Let the foliage yellow naturally: it recharges the bulb for the following year. Faded globes remain decorative and can be dried for bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAllium in the garden and in bouquets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant allium in groups of several bulbs for a spectacular massed effect, at the back of a border or dotted among perennials. As its foliage fades after flowering, place it behind lower plants that will hide its decline. It is also an exceptional cut flower, fresh or dried, that lasts a long time in a vase. Hardy and rich in nectar, allium is one of the most decorative \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold- and frost-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, ideal in the garden and for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003esetting up a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Purple Sensation' (Purple ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-purple-sensation\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 8 to 10 cm purple spheres • 🌿 Tall 70 to 80 cm stems • 🐝 Rich in nectar • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -25 °C • 🔁 Blooms again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most commonly planted ornamental allium in gardens: each bulb produces a straight stem 70 to 80 cm tall in May and June, topped with a perfect 8 to 10 cm sphere made up of hundreds of tiny purple stars. The species, \u003cem\u003eAllium hollandicum\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Central Asia (Iran)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its flowers are among the most visited by bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThese 10\/12-size bulbs are planted in fall and bloom again year after year without being dug up. They are among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e that are easiest to grow, in a flower bed or a large pot on a sunny balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow 10 to 15 bulbs per square meter, or 5 to 7 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a flower bed of about 1 m², or two to three large pots on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a flowering border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a real massed effect among perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large flower bed or a flowering meadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, the stems grow long and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the bulb's height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs in the ground, 8 to 10 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, even poor or chalky soil; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in irregular groups rather than in a straight line: the globes then seem to float above the other plants, as in a natural garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums need very little: rainwater is enough in the ground, and excess moisture is what threatens them, as explained in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — water once when planting, then only if spring is very dry; in a pot, water when the potting soil is dry several centimeters down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e use well-draining potting soil mixed with sand or clay pebbles, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and potting soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry out in place; they replenish the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe leaves start to turn yellow as the flowers open: this is normal for alliums. Plant them behind low-growing plants that will conceal the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple globes tower over flower beds in late spring and pair well with ornamental grasses and sun-loving perennials, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo conceal its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in the middle of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of Festuca, Carex and Stipa ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the clumps hide the yellowing leaves, while the purple globes stand out above them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue fescue and yellow sedge highlight the purple flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the purple color all summer,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain\"\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac flower spikes take over in July, once the allium has finished blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 to 7 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — an outdoor pot with drainage holes, whose green makes the purple globes stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dry flower heads keep their shape all summer: leave them in the garden, or cut them for a striking dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bulbs can be stored for a few weeks in a cool, dry place, but they root better if planted quickly, before hard frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few flower heads for a vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e trim the stems in the morning, when the flower head is half open. They last up to two weeks in a bouquet, leaving the rest of the flower bed undisturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not dig up the bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e left in place, they flower again every spring and gradually form fuller clumps. In a pot, simply protect the container during severe cold, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium hollandicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Central Asia (Iran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, purple-violet flower heads 8 to 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining; tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees, and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the flower heads and the height of the stems naturally vary depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57454020854025,"sku":"50820","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57277019488521,"sku":"61512","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454020886793,"sku":"61513","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454020919561,"sku":"61514","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-dornement-violet-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-1966173.png?v=1792290453"},{"product_id":"allium-pinball-wizard-ail-ornement-lilas-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Pinball Wizard' (Lilac ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 18\/20","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-pinball-wizard\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Huge lilac globes up to 20 cm • 🌿 Sturdy stems 60 to 80 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Large bulbs, size 18\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Pinball Wizard'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAllium macleanii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAllium christophii\u003c\/em\u003e that bears huge, perfectly round globes up to 20 cm across, made of tightly packed lilac-purple starry flowers. In May and June, they open at the top of sturdy stems 60 to 80 cm tall, above a rosette of broad green leaves. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as large graded size 18\/20 bulbs that flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts dense, perfectly spherical globes keep their shape throughout flowering and attract bees and bumblebees. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the allium with the largest globes on medium-height stems, easy to place in the middle of a border or in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Pinball Wizard' is planted in small groups, as each globe takes up a lot of space: allow about 10 bulbs per square meter, or 2 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a large 30 cm pot on a terrace or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tight group to create a focal point at the heart of a perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for an edging along a path or two groups that echo each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a large border or to repeat the motif along the whole length of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 16 works out at less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 18 cm, tip upwards, roughly three times the height of these large bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm between bulbs, so that the large globes do not touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA size 18\/20 bulb holds enough reserves to produce a large globe from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums live on their reserves and make do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if the spring is very dry; in pots, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, which you can confirm with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large lilac globes float above perennials, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring the family together,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes\"\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/a\u003e, one of its two parents, in front of it — its metallic-purple starry globes, lower down, take over in June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a lilac and white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — their white globes open at the same time, at 1 m-1.20 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e — its small purple heads take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their soft tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 2 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in white\u003c\/a\u003e, 30 cm across: its white brings out the lilac of the globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and flower again every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pinball Wizard' (\u003cem\u003eA. macleanii\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eA. christophii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e lilac ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 18\/20 (18 to 20 cm in circumference), in packs of 2, 4, 8 or 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, spherical lilac-purple globes up to 20 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15-18 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Natural garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"2 bulbs","offer_id":57278078255369,"sku":"61390","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 bulbs","offer_id":57463209263369,"sku":"61497","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 bulbs","offer_id":57463209296137,"sku":"61498","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 bulbs","offer_id":57463209328905,"sku":"61499","price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-pinball-wizard-ail-dornement-lilas-bulbes-calibre-1820-verdeia-9616353.png?v=1792538664"},{"product_id":"allium-ping-pong-ail-ornement-blanc-tardif-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Ping Pong' (Late white ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 6\/7","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-ping-pong\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Compact white globes • 🌿 Stems 80 cm to 1 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in July • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 6\/7 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/strong\u003e bears tight white globes, round as balls, at the top of straight stems 80 cm to 1 m tall. Its buds, lightly tinged with pink, open in July into hundreds of small softly scented flowers, when most alliums have already finished flowering. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as graded size 6\/7 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts white globes stay crisp for three weeks and attract bees and butterflies in high summer. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the latest white allium, ideal for extending the flowering of borders into the heart of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong' is planted in groups so that its globes form white patches: allow about 25 bulbs per square meter, or 5 to 7 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², to dot a perennial border, or two large 80 cm planters on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a large border or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 m², to naturalize a meadow or bring rhythm to a whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs less than half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm, tip upwards, roughly three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs, in groups of 5 to 10 for a bouquet effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts tall straight stems stand on their own: no need to stake them, even in a windy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong' copes well with drought and gets through hot summers without flagging, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eheat-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white globes float above perennials in high summer, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny balcony, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its violet globes flower in May, and the white globes take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-bleu-allium-caeruleum-bulbes\"\u003eblue globe onion\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its small sky-blue globes at 50 cm open just below the white globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 Festuca, Carex and Uncinia grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their 50 cm tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a butterfly border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain\"\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac spikes flower at the same time and attract butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 5 to 7 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e, 25 cm across: its warm tone and grooves set off the white of the globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and flower again every summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e white ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/7 (6 to 7 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm to 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July, compact softly scented white globes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist \/ Natural garden \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278078320905,"sku":"61392","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462939582729,"sku":"61500","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462939615497,"sku":"61501","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462939648265,"sku":"61502","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-ping-pong-ail-dornement-blanc-tardif-bulbes-calibre-67-verdeia-4905632.png?v=1792538671"},{"product_id":"ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes","title":"Sicilian honey garlic (Allium siculum) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-de-sicile\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🔔 Cream bells streaked with purple • 🌿 Stems 80 cm to 1.20 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • 🌾 Decorative seed heads for dried bouquets • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium siculum\u003c\/em\u003e, formerly \u003cem\u003eNectaroscordum siculum\u003c\/em\u003e) looks like no other allium: instead of a ball, each bulb produces in May-June a stem 80 cm to 1.20 m tall topped with a cluster of 10 to 30 nodding bells, cream streaked with purple and tinged green at the base. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Europe (Italy, France, Greece)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Mediterranean region as far as Turkey, where it grows in open woodland and along woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAfter flowering, the bells turn upright and form seed capsules shaped like little crowns, which stay decorative until autumn. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the few that flowers as well in sun as in partial shade, and its crushed leaves give off a garlic scent that keeps rodents away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicilian honey garlic is planted in groups so that its clusters of bells can be seen from a distance: allow about 25 bulbs per square meter, or 7 to 10 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or four to five large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², to dot along a long perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a whole bed or the edge of a shrub border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 13 m², to naturalize in light woodland or a wildflower meadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 320 works out at less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade, with at least 4 hours of sun a day; it also flowers at the foot of deciduous shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, tip pointing up; these size 10\/12 bulbs produce sturdy stems from the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs, in groups of 7 to 10; 5 to 8 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, ordinary to poor; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it in clumps rather than in rows: the stems hold each other up better, and the waist-high bells form a cream and purple cloud above the perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Sicilian honey garlic makes do with rainwater in open ground, and dry summers do not bother it: its bulb goes dormant from July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry while the stems are growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a free-draining mix of potting soil, sand and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eclay pebbles or perlite\u003c\/a\u003e, with a drainage hole at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in open ground; in a pot, a bulb fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe leaves start to yellow just as the flowers open: this is normal, and the flower stems stay green and upright until the seed capsules form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts clusters of bells sway above perennials and grasses and bring movement to borders and large planters, on a south-facing terrace as well as alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003efull-sun balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums from May to August,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e — the large purple globes of the first flower at the same time as the bells, then the round-headed leek takes over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its yellowing foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/agapanthus-poppin-purple\"\u003eAgapanthus 'Poppin Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e — its clumps of strap-like leaves cover the base of the stems, and its purple umbels flower from July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic border,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in front of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/miscanthus-sinensis-strictus-roseau-zebre\"\u003eMiscanthus 'Strictus'\u003c\/a\u003e — the cream bells stand out against the yellow-banded leaves, and the dry seed heads keep company with the zebra grass plumes all autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 7 to 10 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, 30 cm across — it is deep enough for bulbs planted at 10 cm, and its white picks up the cream of the bells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dry seed heads keep their crown shape and a straw color all autumn: leave them in the garden, where they self-seed, or cut them for a dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e like any plant delivered by parcel, the bulbs benefit from being \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003ewell looked after from the moment they arrive\u003c\/a\u003e; plant them within the week, or keep them somewhere cool in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the seed heads for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked while upright and still green, they dry upside down without losing their shape and last for months in a dry vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not lift the bulbs; they form bulblets and self-seed, and the clumps grow denser year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium siculum\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eNectaroscordum siculum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sicilian honey garlic, nectaroscordum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Europe (Italy, France, Greece) and the Mediterranean region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm to 1.20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, clusters of 10 to 30 cream bells streaked with purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, ordinary to poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees and bumblebees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Mediterranean \/ Natural garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the number of bells vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278079172873,"sku":"61430","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462637953289,"sku":"61516","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462637986057,"sku":"61518","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462638018825,"sku":"61520","price":115.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8960317.png?v=1792538671"},{"product_id":"allium-purple-white-mix-melange-ail-ornement-bulbes","title":"Allium Purple-White Mix (Purple and white ornamental onion mix) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-purple-white-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜🤍 Mixed purple and white globes • 🌿 Stems 70 to 90 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium Purple-White Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together purple-globed and white-globed alliums in a single pack. In May and June, their round heads 8 to 10 cm across, made up of hundreds of small starry flowers, open at the top of stems 70 to 90 cm tall. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as graded size 10\/12 bulbs that flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eMixed at planting, the two colors spread out naturally and create a purple and white scattering through borders. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most economical pack for filling large areas with alliums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix is planted in broad groups so that the two colors intermingle: allow about 20 bulbs per square meter, or 5 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to dot through a perennial bed, or two large 80 cm planters on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large border or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 16 m², to naturalize a meadow or bring rhythm to a whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs; mix the bulbs well before planting to spread the colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect, scatter the bulbs over the area and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums live on their reserves and make do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as they flower: plant the mix behind perennials or grasses that will hide their base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple and white globes float above perennials, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo boost the purple,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — their deep violet globes strengthen the purple side of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a taller tier,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e at the back of the border — its white globes at 1.2 m tower over the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their soft tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain\"\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac spikes take over in summer and attract butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e, 24 cm across: its dark tone brings out both the white and the purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e in well-drained soil, the bulbs stay in place from year to year and form ever fuller clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e Purple-White Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple and white ornamental onion mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, purple globes and white globes 8 to 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Natural garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems, the size of the globes and the proportion of each color vary naturally from one pack to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278079205641,"sku":"61432","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462880698633,"sku":"61504","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462880731401,"sku":"61506","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462880764169,"sku":"61508","price":113.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-purple-white-mix-melange-dails-dornement-pourpres-et-blancs-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6730314.png?v=1792538665"},{"product_id":"ail-bleu-allium-caeruleum-bulbes","title":"Blue globe onion (Allium caeruleum) — Bulbs, size 4\/5","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-bleu\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Sky-blue globes • 🌿 Slender stems 40 to 60 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in June-July • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Bulb size 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue globe onion\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium caeruleum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few truly blue alliums: in June and July, each bulb produces a slender stem 40 to 60 cm tall topped by a globe 3 to 4 cm across, made up of around thirty small starry sky-blue flowers. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Eastern Europe and Central Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Russia to Xinjiang in China, where it grows on dry steppes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts sky-blue globes keep the same shade from the start to the end of flowering and attract bees and bumblebees. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the only blue allium, to be planted in tight clumps between perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue globe onion is planted in tight clumps so that its slender stems form patches of color: allow about 50 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², to dot blue patches throughout a perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a flowering meadow or a large dry garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs less than half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, the stems stretch and flop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm, tip upwards; these small size 4\/5 bulbs root quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs, in groups of 10 to 20 for a clump effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor, sandy or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe species comes from the steppes: it likes dry summers, which help it flower again every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue globe onion lives on its reserves and makes do with rainfall when planted in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if the spring is very dry; in pots, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, which you can confirm with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003efree-draining compost\u003c\/a\u003e lightened with one third sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground, as the species prefers poor soils; in a pot, a bulb fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the stems and leaves dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe slender leaves start to turn yellow as soon as it flowers: this is normal, the flowering stems stay upright and green until the flowers are over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small blue globes float above perennials and grasses, in borders as well as in pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue border,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/festuca-glauca-azura-blue-fetuque-bleue\"\u003eblue fescue 'Azura Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — its silvery-blue tufts echo the color of the globes and hide the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dry garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003elavender 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same liking for dry soils, and its dark violet spikes take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its purple heads open in July, as the blue globes finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e at the back of the border — their large white globes at 1.20 m tower over the small blue globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the 30 cm size: the white makes the blue flowers stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e these small bulbs dry out quickly in the open air; plant them within a few days, or keep them somewhere cool in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase and keep their blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the small bulbils formed in the globes produce new clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium caeruleum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue globe onion, blue garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 4\/5 (4 to 5 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June-July, sky-blue globes 3 to 4 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor, sandy and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry garden \/ Flowering meadow \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278105944329,"sku":"50808","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462915957001,"sku":"61479","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462915989769,"sku":"61480","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462916022537,"sku":"61481","price":83.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-bleu-allium-caeruleum-bulbes-calibre-45-verdeia-2689665.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes","title":"Star of Persia (Allium christophii) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-etoile-de-perse\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Starry globes 15 to 20 cm across • 🌿 Stems 40 to 60 cm • 🌤️ Blooms in June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 🌾 Dries on the plant for bouquets • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Blooms again every year • 📏 Bulb size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium christophii\u003c\/em\u003e) bears the largest globes in the allium family: in June, each bulb produces a 40 to 60 cm stem crowned with a sphere 15 to 20 cm across, made up of around a hundred widely spaced metallic purple stars. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan)\u003c\/strong\u003e and Turkey, where it grows on dry, sunny slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAfter flowering, the globes dry on the plant and keep their shape for weeks, in the garden or in a dried bouquet. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the allium with the largest globes, on a shorter habit than the giant varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of Persia makes the most impact planted in groups: allow about 10 bulbs per square meter, or 3 to 5 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or three to four large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a border along a path or in front of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a true mass effect among perennials and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 m², for a large bed or a dry garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the globes stay small and the stems lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm between bulbs in the ground, to leave room for the large globes; 10 to 12 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor, stony or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn heavy soil, add a handful of gravel to the bottom of the planting hole: the bulb won't sit in water in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of Persia needs very little: in the ground, rainwater is enough, and excess moisture is the real threat, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only in a very dry spring; in a pot, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a well-draining potting mix blended with sand or clay pebbles, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and potting mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe broad gray leaves yellow as soon as the flowers open: this is normal for alliums, so plant it behind low plants that will hide its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts starry globes pair well with grasses and sun-loving perennials, in beds or in large pots, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a full-sun balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an allium bed on three levels,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in front of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark purple globes at 80 cm bloom in May, then Star of Persia takes over in June, lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a spectacular effect,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac globes held at 1.20 m tower over the large stars of Star of Persia in the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of Festuca, Carex and Stipa ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the tufts hide the yellowing leaves, and the globes rise above the plumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — an outdoor pot with drainage holes, whose green sets off the metallic sheen of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried globes keep their starry structure all summer: leave them in place in the garden, or spray them with gold paint for a festive decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bulbs keep for a few weeks in a cool, dry place, but they root better if planted quickly, before hard frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the stems once the stars have turned beige and the seeds have formed. Hung upside down for a few days, they keep for months in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't dig up the bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e left in place, they bloom again every year. In dry, well-drained soil, they even self-seed around the clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium christophii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star of Persia, Persian onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan) and Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June, metallic purple starry globes 15 to 20 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor, stony and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry garden \/ Country \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the globes and the height of the stems vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278105977097,"sku":"50810","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57461393326345,"sku":"61482","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57461393359113,"sku":"61483","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57461393391881,"sku":"61484","price":80.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-4253752.png?v=1792538549"},{"product_id":"allium-miami-ail-ornement-pourpre-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Miami' (Purple ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 10\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-miami\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Red-purple heads of starry flowers • 🌿 Stems 80 to 90 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in June-July • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Bulb size 10\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Miami'\u003c\/strong\u003e carries large semi-spherical heads in June and July, at the top of stems 80 to 90 cm tall, each made up of dozens of small, glossy red-purple star-shaped flowers. It is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAllium atropurpureum\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the few alliums with almost red flowers, here with larger heads and a longer flowering period. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown as graded bulbs that flower from the very first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts deep, dark color contrasts with mauve or white alliums and gives depth to borders in early summer. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the one that takes over from the May alliums, and its heads last more than two weeks in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Miami' is planted in groups so that its purple heads form clearly visible patches of color: allow about 20 bulbs per square meter, or 5 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or three pots on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², to dot through a perennial bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², to bring rhythm to a whole garden of roses and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; the purple is most intense in sunshine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs, in groups of 5 to 10; 8 to 10 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C in the ground; in colder regions, a 5 cm mulch protects the bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant the bulbs among low perennials: their foliage hides that of the allium, which starts to yellow as it comes into flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce in flower, Allium 'Miami' copes with summer heat and drought, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eheat-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCut faded stems back to the foliage if you are not keeping the dried heads: the bulb then puts its energy into next year's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts red-purple heads stand out above perennials and roses, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the allium season,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it after \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac balls flower in May, then Allium 'Miami' takes over in June with a darker shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes\"\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/a\u003e — its nodding cream bells echo the round purple heads, and both flower in June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a rose garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip it between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosa-wit-d17cm-45cm\"\u003ewhite roses\u003c\/a\u003e — the purple heads rise above the white flowers, and the rose foliage hides the yellowing allium leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the 24 cm size — its dark tone brings out the purple of the heads, and its thick wall keeps the bulbs cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried heads keep their round shape all summer: leave them in the garden for structure, or cut them for a dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the head are open, the stems last more than two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep enough:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 10–15 cm, the bulb is safe from frost and the well-anchored stems stand up to wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect them in cold regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e below -18 °C, a mulch of leaves or straw is enough, as for the species in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Miami'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental onion 'Miami'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection, hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAllium atropurpureum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/+ (10 cm in circumference or more), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 to 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June-July, semi-spherical heads of red-purple starry flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Rose garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the heads vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278106042633,"sku":"50814","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57462798156041,"sku":"61491","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57462798188809,"sku":"61492","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57462798221577,"sku":"61493","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-miami-ail-dornement-pourpre-bulbes-calibre-10-verdeia-2288992.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Mount Everest' (White ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 16\/18","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-mount-everest\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 White globes 10 to 12 cm across • 🌿 Stems 1 m to 1.2 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Large bulbs, size 16\/18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/strong\u003e sends up rigid stems 1 m to 1.2 m tall in May and June, each crowned with a globe 10 to 12 cm across made up of hundreds of small white star-shaped flowers with a soft green eye. It is a selection of \u003cem\u003eAllium stipitatum\u003c\/em\u003e, holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as large size 16\/18 bulbs that produce the fullest globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts bright white lights up borders in late spring and stays visible until nightfall. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the white counterpart of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e, with the same stature and the same flowering time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large globes make an impact even in small numbers: allow about 5 bulbs per square meter, or 3 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a group at the back of a border, or a large pot on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², in two groups of three to bring rhythm to a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5 m², to dot through a large perennial bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², to line a path with white globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 24-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 3-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in sunshine the stems stay straight and the globes perfectly round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm, pointed end up; a large bulb planted deep holds its tall stem better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm between bulbs in the ground, 10 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary, even chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eChoose a spot sheltered from strong winds: at 1.2 m tall, the globes catch the wind when in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest' lives on the reserves of its large bulb and makes do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is very dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with sand or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eclay pebbles\u003c\/a\u003e, in a pot at least 30 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts broad gray-green leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white globes, held high above other plants, give structure to a border, a large planter or a white garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and purple duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its 80 cm purple globes form a lower tier in front of the white ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the allium season,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-miami-ail-ornement-pourpre-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Miami'\u003c\/a\u003e — its red-purple heads take over in June and July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it behind the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003epack of 4 grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — their low tufts mask the leaves that yellow during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an all-white garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip it between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosa-wit-d17cm-45cm\"\u003ewhite roses\u003c\/a\u003e — the globes rise above the roses, and the rose foliage dresses the base of the allium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 3 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø30 cm size: the tone-on-tone whites stay luminous, and the deep pot takes the large bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when the globe is half open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep in light soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e in sandy ground, go down to 20 cm; the stem anchors better and stands without a stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium stipitatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White ornamental onion 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection, derived from \u003cem\u003eAllium stipitatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 16\/18 (16 to 18 cm in circumference), in packs of 3, 6, 12 or 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m to 1.2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, globes of white starry flowers 10 to 12 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15–20 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary, tolerates chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ White garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":57278106075401,"sku":"50816","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 bulbs","offer_id":57462866936073,"sku":"61494","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 bulbs","offer_id":57462866968841,"sku":"61495","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 bulbs","offer_id":57462867001609,"sku":"61496","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-mount-everest-ail-dornement-blanc-bulbes-calibre-1618-verdeia-2787810.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes","title":"Round-headed leek (Allium sphaerocephalon) — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-a-tete-ronde\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Oval heads, green then purple • 🌿 Slender stems 50 to 70 cm • 🌤️ Blooms in July-August • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 🌾 For cutting and drying • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Bulb size 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium sphaerocephalon\u003c\/em\u003e) flowers once the other alliums have finished: in July and August, each bulb produces a slender 50 to 70 cm stem topped with an oval head 2 to 4 cm long, green at first, which turns garnet purple from the top down. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Europe (France, Spain, Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Mediterranean basin, where it grows wild on dry grassland and chalky banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts small two-tone heads attract bees and butterflies all summer, then dry on the plant for bouquets. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the latest-flowering allium and the easiest to naturalize: its bulbs multiply on their own year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-headed leek is planted in tight clumps so its slender stems support each other: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5 m², or five to six large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², for a long border along a path or a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 10 m², to scatter patches of purple through a whole bed of perennials and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 20 m², for a wildflower meadow or a large dry garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 800-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 100-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in July and August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, the stems stretch and flop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, pointed end up; these small size 5\/6 bulbs root quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs, in groups of 10 to 20 for a clump effect; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor, sandy, stony or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural look, toss a handful of bulbs onto the ground and plant them where they land: the clumps will look self-sown, as in a wild meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-headed leek copes very well with drought: in the ground, rainwater is enough, and it gets through hot summers without flagging, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eheat-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only in a very dry spring; in a pot, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, as confirmed by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground, as the species prefers poor soils; in a pot, a bulb fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the stems and leaves dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe thin, hollow leaves start to wither before the flowers open: this is normal, and the flowering stems stay straight and green until the end of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple heads float above perennials and grasses and sway in the slightest breeze, in beds or on a balcony, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums from May to August,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes\"\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/a\u003e — the first flowers in May, the second in June, and round-headed leek takes over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dry-garden bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003elavender 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same summer flowering, the same love of dry soil, and the violet-blue spikes set off the purple heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a meadow effect,\u003c\/strong\u003e grow it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 Festuca, Carex and Uncinia grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the oval heads rise out of the 50 cm tufts and sway above the blue, yellow and red foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003egreen Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — hung on the railing, it brings the purple pompoms up to eye level, and its green echoes the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried heads keep their shape and a purplish-brown tint all autumn: leave them in the garden, where they self-seed, or cut them for a dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e these small bulbs dry out quickly in the open air; plant them within a few days, or keep them somewhere cool in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the head has turned purple, the stems last two weeks in a vase and finish coloring; hung upside down, they dry while keeping their color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs — they overwinter in the ground like the species in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and form denser clumps every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium sphaerocephalon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round-headed leek, drumstick allium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Europe (France, Spain, Italy) and the Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 100, 200, 400 or 800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July-August, oval heads 2 to 4 cm long, green then garnet purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 8–10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor, sandy, stony and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry garden \/ Country \/ Wildflower meadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the heads vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57278106173705,"sku":"50824","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57462154297609,"sku":"61521","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57462154330377,"sku":"61522","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"800 bulbs","offer_id":57462154363145,"sku":"61523","price":78.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-7780971.png?v=1792538552"},{"product_id":"allium-purple-rain-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Purple Rain' (Grape-purple ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-purple-rain\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Large grape-purple globes • 🌿 Stems 90 cm to 1 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Bulb size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Purple Rain'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid allium that bears large semi-open globes, up to 15 cm across, made of grape-purple starry flowers. In May and June, they open at the top of straight stems 90 cm to 1 m tall and give off a light scent. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as graded size 10\/12 bulbs that flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts well-spaced starry flowers form airy globes that let the light through and attract bees and bumblebees. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the allium with the largest purple globes, to plant in groups above perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Purple Rain' is planted in groups so that its large globes form a purple cloud: allow about 20 bulbs per square meter, or 5 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to dot through a perennial bed, or two large 80 cm planters on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large border or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 16 m², to naturalize a meadow or bring rhythm to a whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs almost half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, tip upwards, roughly four times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm between bulbs, in groups of 5 to 7 for a bouquet effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted deep enough, the bulbs anchor the tall stems firmly, so they stand straight without staking despite the weight of the globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums live on their reserves and make do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if the spring is very dry; in pots, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, which you can confirm with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large purple globes float above perennials, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring the family together,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with its two parents, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes\"\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/a\u003e — three sizes of purple globes that flower together in May-June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple and white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e — their white globes open at the same time, slightly higher up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the allium season,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-ping-pong-ail-ornement-blanc-tardif-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its white globes take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place low summer-flowering perennials or grasses in front — they mask the yellowing leaves while the globes stay in full view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in foliage green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm: its green carries on from the stems and brings out the purple of the globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and flower again every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Rain'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 cm to 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, semi-open grape-purple globes up to 15 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Natural garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278107025673,"sku":"50858","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462982672649,"sku":"61509","price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462982705417,"sku":"61510","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462982738185,"sku":"61511","price":129.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-purple-rain-ail-dornement-violet-raisin-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8637382.png?v=1792538552"},{"product_id":"allium-bulb-garden-mix-melange-ail-ornement-bulbes","title":"Allium Bulb Garden Mix (Multicoloured ornamental onion mix) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-bulb-garden-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜🤍 Mixed purple, white and pink globes • 🌿 Stems 50 cm to 1 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Bulb size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium Bulb Garden Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together several alliums of different shapes and colors in a single pack: large purple globes, white globes, small purple heads and umbels of pinkish bells. In May and June, they open at the top of stems 50 cm to 1 m tall, at varied heights that give depth to the border. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as graded size 10\/12 bulbs that flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eMixed at planting, the different alliums spread out naturally and create a country-style picture that attracts bees and butterflies. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the pack with the best price per bulb for filling large areas with alliums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix is planted in broad groups so that the shapes and colors intermingle: allow about 20 bulbs per square meter, or 7 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for an edging along a path, or the planters of a whole balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large border or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 16 m², to naturalize a meadow or bring rhythm to a whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e640 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 32 m², to fill a bank or a large meadow with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 640-bulb pack costs almost half as much per bulb as the 80-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs; mix the bulbs well before planting to spread the colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect, scatter the bulbs over the area and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums live on their reserves and make do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as they flower: plant the mix behind perennials or grasses that will hide their base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple, white and pink globes float above perennials, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo boost the purple,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — their deep violet globes strengthen the purple side of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a taller tier,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e at the back of the border — its white globes at 1.2 m tower over the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their soft tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e — its small purple heads take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 7 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in white\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø30 cm: its white brings out every color in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and flower again every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e Bulb Garden Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e multicoloured ornamental onion mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 80, 160, 320 or 640\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm to 1 m depending on the variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, purple, white and pink globes in various sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Natural garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems, the size of the globes and the proportion of each color vary naturally from one pack to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57278107484425,"sku":"50872","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57463053123849,"sku":"61533","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57463053156617,"sku":"61534","price":72.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"640 bulbs","offer_id":57463053189385,"sku":"61535","price":131.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-bulb-garden-mix-melange-dails-dornement-multicolore-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6250105.png?v=1792538550"},{"product_id":"allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Gladiator' (Giant ornamental onion) — Bulb size 16\/18","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-gladiator\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 12 to 15 cm lilac-purple globes • 🌿 Giant stems 1 to 1.20 m tall • 🐝 Highly attractive to bees • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -25 °C • 🔁 Blooms again every year • 📏 Large 16\/18-caliber bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the tallest ornamental alliums: each bulb produces a sturdy stem 1 to 1.20 m tall in May and June, topped with a 12 to 15 cm globe made up of hundreds of tiny lilac-purple stars. It's a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural hybrid bred from Central Asian species\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as large 16\/18-caliber bulbs that produce the biggest globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in fall, it blooms again every spring without needing to be dug up and stands tall above flower beds. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it's the one that adds the most vertical interest to a garden or large planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-allium\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich allium should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — stems 1 to 1.20 m tall, globes 12 to 15 cm across. The most spectacular choice, for the back of a flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — stems 70 to 80 cm tall, globes 8 to 10 cm across, in a deeper purple. The most versatile choice, for the middle of a flower bed and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, the two alliums create natural layers: Gladiator at the back, Purple Sensation at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large globes make an impact even in small numbers: allow about 5 bulbs per square meter, or 3 bulbs in a pot measuring 30 to 40 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², or a row of bulbs at the back of a flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², to add accents to a large border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e64 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 m², for a large flower bed or a path lined with purple globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 64-bulb pack costs about 40% less per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground isn't frozen, for blooms the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in the shade, the stems grow long and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm, point facing up; a large, deeply planted bulb supports its tall stem better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm between bulbs in the ground, 10 to 12 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining, even poor or chalky soil; the bulb rots in waterlogged soil in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground; no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eChoose a spot sheltered from strong winds: at 1.20 m tall, the flower heads catch the wind while in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium lives off its reserves and needs only rainfall when planted in the ground. In a pot, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — water once at planting, then only if spring is very dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e use well-draining potting mix lightened with sand or clay pebbles, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003egrowing media and potting mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves yellow and dry in place so the bulb can replenish its reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts broad leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flower heads rising above the other plants add structure to a flower bed or large planter, as suggested in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ewhich plants to choose for your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it behind the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — their low clumps conceal the leaves as they turn yellow during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a red and purple contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nandina-domestica-obsessed-seika-bambou-sacre-rouge\"\u003eNandina Obsessed™ 'Seika'\u003c\/a\u003e — its young red leaves make the lilac flower heads stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous blooms,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-davidii-royal-red\"\u003eBuddleja davidii 'Royal Red'\u003c\/a\u003e — its crimson-red panicles take over from July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø30 cm size — the white pot highlights the purple flowers, and its depth accommodates the large bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried flower heads remain decorative all summer: cut and hung upside down, they make striking dried bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as you receive them:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the bulbs out of their net and plant them in the ground promptly, just as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep in light soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e in sandy soil, plant as deep as 20 cm. The stem anchors better and withstands the wind without a stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the flower heads for a vase in the morning:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose flower heads that are half-open. They last up to two weeks in a bouquet, and the plant remains intact for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gladiator'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant ornamental allium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid of Central Asian species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 16\/18 (16 to 18 cm in circumference), in packs of 20, 32, or 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m to 1.20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, lilac-purple flower heads measuring 12 to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15-20 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining; tolerates poor and alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees, and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals (dogs and cats), like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Contemporary \/ Country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the flower heads and the height of the stems naturally vary depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57453917012233,"sku":"61487","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 bulbs","offer_id":57454100578569,"sku":"61488","price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"64 bulbs","offer_id":57454100611337,"sku":"61490","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-gladiator-ail-dornement-geant-bulbes-calibre-1618-verdeia-6110699.png?v=1792289971"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/allium-ail-ornement-jardiniere-terrasse-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118442","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/allium-ornamental-onion.oembed?page=2","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}