Ornamental mix 'Purple-White' – 80 flower bulbs (bulb size 10/12)

These 80 ornamental onion bulbs of the 'Purple-White' variety will add purple and white colour to your garden or patio from May through June. Ornamental onions bear round flower heads on tall stems and are a popular source of nectar for bees and butterflies. They look beautiful 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 centimetres. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Features

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Allium 'Purple-White'
• Quantity: 80 bulbs
• Bulb size: 10/12
• Flower colour: purple and white
• Flowering period: May–June
• Planting time: September to November
• Planting depth: 10–15 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 15 cm (enough for approximately 2 m²)
• Position: sun
• Hardiness: hardy
• Pets: toxic to cats and dogs

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 10–15 cm deep with the point facing upwards, in well-drained soil. Ornamental onions prefer a warm spot and well-drained soil. In wet, heavy clay, the bulbs will rot in winter. Also view our range of potting soil & tools to help you plant your bulbs properly.