Drumstick Allium, Roundhead Leek, Round-Headed Allium, Ornamental Onion, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Allium sphaerocephalon or ‘Drumstick Allium’ is a lovely addition to the border, where it adds interest and movement with its dense egg-shaped flower heads atop straight and slender stems, delicately turning from green to purple as they mature. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this spectacular bulbous perennial adds dramatic color to the garden.
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 great 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. All species can be used in the border. Certain small species are perfect for a rock garden, and several lend themselves to naturalizing.
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 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 |
Common names | Ornamental Onion, Onion, Drumstick Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
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 | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 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 |
Common names | Ornamental Onion, Onion, Drumstick Allium |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early), |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 4" (10cm) |
Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
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 | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium) do I need for my garden?
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Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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