Allium Aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', Allium 'Purple Sensation', Flowering Onion, Ornamental Onion, Allium hollandicum, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
A favorite of many gardeners, multiple award-winner Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’ is a striking ornamental onion with perfectly round flowerheads, 3 in. wide (8 cm), packed with dozens of small, star-shaped, rich violet-lilac flowers. They are borne atop sturdy stalks, which arise from a group of 6 to 8 handsome, blue-green leaves. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this spectacular Allium enjoys long-lasting blooms and makes outstanding cut flowers that will last for 2 weeks.
Hundreds of Allium species exist, but only a few have made a name for themselves as garden plants. The ornamental onions distinguish themselves by their remarkable diversity in color, inflorescence, and flowering height. Many species bloom in early summer – just after the spring-flowering period and just before the exuberant full bloom of summer. Certain small species are just perfect for a rock garden, and several lend themselves to naturalizing. All species can be used in the border.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Depth | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Formal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Depth | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Formal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’ (Ornamental Onion) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’ (Ornamental Onion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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