West Cork Bulbs
Allium Small Flowering Mixed
Allium Small Flowering Mixed
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Overview
Allium Small Flowering Mixed: A Vibrant Tapestry of Texture and Form
Bring a delightful, meadow-like charm to your garden with our Allium Small Flowering Mixed collection. This hand-selected blend moves away from the singular giant globe and instead offers a diverse palette of shapes, sizes, and colours. From the delicate, bell-shaped nodding heads to the starry, upright clusters, these bulbs create a naturalistic and effortless look. They are celebrated for their versatility and resilience, filling the mid-border gaps with splashes of vivid purple, pure white, and sunshine yellow. Perfect for those who love variety, this mix ensures a extended flowering window, as different varieties within the blend take their turn to shine throughout the late spring and early summer.
Key Features
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Diverse Variety: A curated blend of smaller species, offering a mix of bell-shaped, spherical, and star-burst flower forms.
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Extended Interest: Because it includes several different cultivars, the bloom times overlap to provide a longer-lasting display of colour.
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Naturalising Potential: These hardy varieties are excellent for "drifting" through grasses or borders, where they will multiply and return year after year.
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Pollinator Buffet: The varying flower shapes attract a wide range of beneficial insects, from honeybees to delicate butterflies.
Gardener's Tip
Allium Small Flowering Mixed is an excellent candidate for "guerrilla gardening" in your own backyard. These smaller varieties pair beautifully with other woodland or meadow stars. Try mixing the bulbs together in a bucket before planting to create a scattered, wildflower effect in your borders or meadows. Because many of these varieties multiply freely via bulblets, give them space to roam! They look particularly effective when emerging through low-growing groundcover or the emerging blades of ornamental grasses.
Specifications
| Item Package Size |
Bag of 30 or 100 Bulbs
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| Flower Colour |
A Mix of Purple, Pink, White, and Yellow
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| Flower Size |
Varied; from small bells to 5 cm clusters
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| Planting Time |
September to December
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| Bloom Time |
May to June (Late Spring / Early Summer)
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| Mature Height |
25 – 40 cm tall
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| Bulb Spacing |
8 – 10 cm apart
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| Bulb Size |
4 cm+ (varied by species)
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| Planting Depth |
Plant 8 – 10 cm deep
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| Warnings |
Do not eat ornamental bulbs - could also be harmful to animals - it is highly recommended to wear gloves when planting as some bulbs can cause irritations.
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