{"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","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/allium-miami-purple-ornamental-onion-bulbs","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}