Globe Onion (Allium sphaerocephalon) – 200 flower bulbs (size 5/6)

Ball onion (Allium sphaerocephalon) blooms in purple from June through July. With 200 bulbs in this package, you will cover approximately 5 m². Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Suitable for borders among perennials, gravel gardens, and large pots; the spent bulbs remain decorative. The bulbs have a size of 5/6: 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 sphaerocephalon
• Quantity: 200 bulbs
• Bulb size: 5/6
• Flower color: purple
• Blooming period: June–July
• Planting time: March through May
• Planting depth: 8–10 cm
• Planting distance: approx. 15 cm (enough for approximately 5 m²)
• Location: sun
• Winter hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 8–10 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-drained soil. Ornamental onions prefer a warm spot and well-drained soil. In wet, heavy clay, the bulbs rot in winter. Also view our selection of potting soil & tools to plant your bulbs properly.