Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

Plant details

The tall flowers of 'Purple Sensation' appear in summer, showing off rounded heads full of deep violet flowers. These alliums are perfect for a sunny border. It is best to remove the immature seed-heads as the seedlings tend to have paler flowers. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in recognition of its outstanding excellence.

Family: Alliaceae

Genus: Allium

Species: hollandicum

Cultivar: Purple Sensation

Plant type: Summer/autumn blooming bulb

Flower colour: Purple

Foliage colour: Mid-green

Feature: Flowers

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 100cm

Spread: 7cm

Time to divide plants: September to November

Flowering period: June to July

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