Orchid 'Purple Sensation' – 30 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/12)

Ornamental onion 'Purple Sensation' blooms in purple from May through June. With 30 bulbs in this package, you can fill a group of approximately 80 × 80 cm. Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. They fit beautifully 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 Sensation'
• Quantity: 30 bulbs
• Bulb size: 10/12
• Flower color: purple
• Blooming period: May–June
• Planting time: September through November
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 15 cm (enough for a group of approximately 80 × 80 cm)
• Location: sun
• Winter 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. The leaves of the ornamental onion often yellow during flowering. Plant perennials in front of them, such as geraniums or lavender, to hide the foliage from view. Also check out our selection of potting soil & tools to plant your bulbs properly.