Ornamental Mix 'Purple-White' – 40 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/12)

Ornamental onion 'Purple-White' flowers in purple and white from May through June. With 40 bulbs in this package, you will cover approximately 1 m². Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Use them in borders among perennials, gravel gardens, and large pots; the spent bulbs remain decorative. The bulbs are size 10/12: the circumference of the bulb in centimeters. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium 'Purple-White'
• Quantity: 40 bulbs
• Bulb size: 10/12
• Flower colour: purple and white
• Flowering period: May–June
• Planting time: September through November
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 15 cm (enough for approximately 1 m²)
• Location: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 10–15 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-drained soil. Ornamental onion likes a warm spot and well-drained soil. In wet, heavy clay, the bulbs rot in winter. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.