Ornamental Leek 'Buzzing Beauties' – 15 flower bulbs (bulb size 6/7)

Ornamental onion 'Buzzing Beauties' blooms in mixed colours from June through July. With 15 bulbs in this pack, you can fill a group of approximately 60 × 60 cm. 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. Bulb size 6/7 indicates how many centimetres the bulbs measure in circumference; a larger bulb contains more reserves for flowering.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium 'Buzzing Beauties'
• Quantity: 15 bulbs
• Bulb size: 6/7
• Flower colour: mixed colours
• Flowering period: June–July
• Planting time: September to November
• Planting depth: 8–10 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 15 cm (enough for a group of approximately 60 × 60 cm)
• Location: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 8–10 cm deep with the point facing up, in well-drained soil. Leave the spent flower heads in place: they dry beautifully and add structure to the border until autumn. Read more about the right location in our guide to locations.