Drumstick Allium
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Drumstick Allium
| Note: Bulbs ship starting in October based on availability and your zone, unlike other products. Plant around or after your first frost but before the ground freezes. |
Drumstick Allium, also called Sphaerocephalon, is a beautiful perennial for gardens and bouquets with unique, violet, oval-shaped blooms. This heavy-producing plant begins blooming in late spring and continues throughout the summer. It’s easy to see why Drumstick Allium has been around since the 1500s! She is a pollinator favorite with minimal care requirements and low-water needs, thriving in most soils in zones 4-11. Expect her to reach heights of 15-24”. Deadhead spent blooms to avoid reseeding or let her run naturally and enjoy volunteer plants year after year. Plant Drumstick Allium 3-4” below the soil line.
Drumstick Allium is sold in packs of 10 for fall planting.
Planting Instructions:
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Choose an area with good drainage that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.
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Dig planting holes 4 times the height of the bulb and spaced 6-8” apart.
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Place bulbs with points facing upward, and then gently pack the soil over the bulb.
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Water once and then not again till spring.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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CuttingLong, sturdy stems suited for bouquets and floral arrangements. -
Pollinator FriendlyAttracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects that support a healthy garden. -
Deer-ResistantLess appealing to deer, a reliable choice for vulnerable landscapes. -
Full SunRequires 6+ hours of direct sunlight to thrive.
About Drumstick Allium
| Note: Bulbs ship starting in October based on availability and your zone, unlike other products. Plant around or after your first frost but before the ground freezes. |
Drumstick Allium, also called Sphaerocephalon, is a beautiful perennial for gardens and bouquets with unique, violet, oval-shaped blooms. This heavy-producing plant begins blooming in late spring and continues throughout the summer. It’s easy to see why Drumstick Allium has been around since the 1500s! She is a pollinator favorite with minimal care requirements and low-water needs, thriving in most soils in zones 4-11. Expect her to reach heights of 15-24”. Deadhead spent blooms to avoid reseeding or let her run naturally and enjoy volunteer plants year after year. Plant Drumstick Allium 3-4” below the soil line.
Drumstick Allium is sold in packs of 10 for fall planting.
Planting Instructions:
-
Choose an area with good drainage that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.
-
Dig planting holes 4 times the height of the bulb and spaced 6-8” apart.
-
Place bulbs with points facing upward, and then gently pack the soil over the bulb.
-
Water once and then not again till spring.
Bulb Details
| Type | Allium |
| Color | Purple |
| Fragrance | Lightly Fragrant |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4-7 |
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