Ornamental iris 'Mount Everest' – 3 flower bulbs (bulb size 16/18)

Ornamental onion 'Mount Everest' flowers in white from May through June. With 3 bulbs in this package, you can fill a group of approximately 40 × 40 cm. Ornamental onions bear spherical 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 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: 3 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 40 × 40 cm)
• Location: sun
• Winter hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 15–20 cm deep with the point facing up, in well-drained soil. Leave the spent flower heads in place: they dry decoratively and add structure to the border until autumn. Read more about the right location in our guide on locations.