Ornamental tulip 'Mount Everest' – 12 flower bulbs (bulb size 16/18)

Ornamental onion 'Mount Everest' flowers in white from May through June. With 12 bulbs in this package, you can fill a group of approximately 90 × 90 cm. 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 16/18: 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 'Mount Everest'
• Quantity: 12 bulbs
• Bulb size: 16/18
• Flower colour: white
• Flowering period: May–June
• Planting time: September through November
• Planting depth: 15–20 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 25 cm (enough for a group of approximately 90 × 90 cm)
• Location: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 15–20 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-drained soil. The leaves of the ornamental onion often turn yellow during flowering. Plant perennials in front of them, such as geraniums or lavender, to hide the foliage. Also read our tips on watering and the correct location.