Alliums

An imposing large-flowered garlic with a huge lilac-purple inflorescence will give your garden an airy feel and an interesting architectural element. The 'Globemaster' cultivar reaches a height of about eighty to one hundred centimeters and bears strikingly round flowers on straight stems in late spring, consisting of thousands of tiny florets. We send customers the largest mature bulbs directly. You just need to place them in the ground in autumn, and in the spring, they will reward you with truly rich and massive flowers. It is an excellent plant even for complete beginners, as it does not need complicated care or wind support. It handles harsher frosts well and reliably shows itself in full force every season in a suitable sunny location. In the garden, this garlic benefits most from planting in smaller or larger groups scattered among other sun-loving perennials. Given that its long leaves begin to die back and yellow during flowering, it is clever to plant lower shrubs or perennials with rich foliage in front of it. Fragrant purple flowers attract many pollinators to the garden and enliven the space just as early spring bulbs are fading and summer perennials are just waking up. 'Globemaster' is also a great choice for creating bouquets because the stems do not contain the typical strong aroma and they remain fresh in a vase for quite a long time. The whole flowers and young parts of the plant are surprisingly edible and can be used for original food decoration. After flowering, you get firm seed heads that you can easily dry for autumn and winter decorations.

Allium neapolitanum traveled to us from the sunny Mediterranean, where it grows naturally in dry steppe communities. In spring, during May and June, it produces thirty to fifty-centimeter-tall upright stems that bear delicate, star-shaped, pure white flowers. The entire plant also has a pleasant fragrance and acts as a reliable lure for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, to whom it offers valuable food at the beginning of the season. We always select and send our customers the largest available bulbs, from which strong and healthy plants will easily grow. In gardens, this garlic looks absolutely great in combination with drought-tolerant grasses and various herbs, where its pure white flowers stand out beautifully. Fans of cut flowers will also fall in love with the plant, as it will stay fresh in a vase for a good two weeks. Given that both the leaves and flowers are edible, it can also be used to garnish spring dishes. During the summer, it naturally retreats into the ground to rest and gather strength for the following spring.

This attractive, originally wild species comes from southern Turkey and Syria. Its flowers are not as opulent as those of large-flowered varieties. They look like delicate pink-purple sparklers on long, slender stems. In flower beds, they are useful in steppe-style plantings. They are perfect for cutting, both fresh and dried. They last 14 days in a vase.

Sicilian honey garlic forms a basal rosette of broad, matte green leaves. Its true ornament, however, are the slender stems, over a meter tall, topped with a fountain of drooping bell-shaped flowers. They retain their ornamental value even after flowering; the dry flowers with interesting seed pods are useful in dried bouquets. Its origin ensures good tolerance of dry summer periods. The flower color is variable; you will discover carmine red, caramel, and yellowish tones.

Allium nigrum comes from Southern Europe, making it a perennial highly resistant to summer drought. Despite its name, it blooms from May to July with hemispherical flower heads eight to ten centimeters wide. They are composed of tiny creamy-white florets with prominent green ovaries. It reaches a height of sixty to eighty centimeters, and its stems stand out in flower beds alongside summer flowers and shorter grasses. You will receive a bulb ready for autumn planting. The flowers serve as a reliable magnet for bees and butterflies. The entire plant has a pleasant scent and its parts are edible, so you can also use them to garnish dishes. The sturdy stems stay fresh for a long time in a vase and are suitable for bouquets. The flower heads can also be easily dried for dried arrangements. During the summer, the leaves naturally die back underground, so it is ideal to plant this Allium near perennials that will subsequently cover this empty space.

Mountain garlic (or German garlic) is an undemanding yet very valuable allium for flower beds. Its leaves remain beautifully green throughout the season until well into winter. It sprouts early in spring, filling empty spaces in the beds with its foliage. This is followed in July and August by light purple flowers. It is suitable for rock gardens and container growing. And although its stems are not very long, it is also excellent for cutting.

The Eros allium is an elegant, medium-height cultivar of a native North American species that brings softness and an interesting structure to the garden. Despite its common name (the 'one-leaved' allium), it usually has two to three flat green leaves. During June and July, it produces charming inflorescences on sturdy stems reaching about thirty to thirty-five centimeters in height. The flowers, roughly ten centimeters in diameter, consist of dozens of tiny stars in pastel pink and lilac shades. You will receive a high-quality bulb from us that you can simply plant directly into your flower bed. In sunny spots, this ornamental garlic quickly becomes a favorite feature. Its aromatic flowers reliably attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, providing them with valuable nourishment. Thanks to its compact growth, it fits perfectly into the front of mixed plantings, where it pairs beautifully with shorter ornamental grasses. Florists will appreciate it as an excellent cut flower, as it stays fresh for a very long time in a vase. Furthermore, the inflorescences are easy to dry for winter decorations, and the entire plant is even fully edible.

The Silver Spring garlic catches the eye at first glance with the unusual color of its hemispherical flower heads. In May, tiny ivory-colored florets open on straight stems up to ninety centimeters tall. They gradually fade to pure white, which contrasts sharply with the purple center of each flower. After blooming, seed pods form, changing color from apple green to dark plum. The fragrance acts as a magnet for bees and butterflies, which find a rich feast on the flowers. This species brings interesting structure to the garden. You will receive high-quality bulbs from us that will reliably bloom after planting. In beds, it thrives in the sun in well-drained soil, where it perfectly complements perennials. The stems are ideal for cutting into bouquets, where they stay fresh for a long time. If you let the flower heads mature, you can dry them for decorations. It is a hardy, disease-resistant perennial that survives harsh frosts and will delight even beginners with its edible flowers.

Allium triquetrum represents the perfect combination of a charming spring flower and a useful culinary herb. It blooms during May and June on sturdy stems thirty to forty centimeters high, bearing pure white bell-shaped flowers. Each petal is decorated with a characteristic delicate green stripe. It got its name from the unusual triangular cross-section of its stems. Along with its flat, strap-like leaves and typical garlic aroma, this is a reliable guide to safely distinguish it from the inedible bluebell. The flowers act as an irresistible magnet for bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. In the garden, it will thrive in sunny spots as well as light shade. You will receive healthy bulbs ready for planting in the soil. A great advantage is its total frost resistance down to minus eighteen degrees, an absence of common pests, and enormous versatility. After flowering, it naturally dies back with the arrival of summer. You can safely use all parts in your spring cooking. It will wonderfully enliven salads, and the flowers are excellent for cutting for vases.

Allium giganteum, or *Allium giganteum* in Latin, is an unmissable perennial that acts as a perfect architectural element in the flower bed. You simply need to plant the bulb in the soil in autumn. In spring, grey-green aromatic leaves sprout from it, and during May and June, huge spherical inflorescences appear on firm stems one to one and a half meters tall. These globes glow in shades of purple, pink, and lilac and naturally draw everyone's gaze. In the garden, ornamental garlic perfectly complements mixed perennial flower beds. It looks great when peeking through ornamental grasses, which also mercifully cover its leaves. It is a great magnet for bees and butterflies. The flowers can also be used at home in spring bouquets, and a huge advantage is that they are even edible. After flowering, the central structures retain their shape, making them great to dry for winter decorations or to leave in the bed, where they create a wonderful sight when covered in snow.

Allium carinatum subsp. pulchellum is an unusual ornamental garlic that brings a touch of playfulness to the garden. You will receive bulbs from us that grow into delicate clumps of narrow leaves. During the summer, thin, sturdy stems reaching about half a meter rise from them. Fascinating inflorescences form at the tops. Tiny bell-shaped flowers in purple-pink tones hang downwards on stalks of varying lengths, resembling a small spraying fountain. This loose shape significantly softens the space. In a flowerbed, it easily fits into both rural and modern compositions, where it pairs excellently with lower-growing ornamental grasses and smaller perennials. During blooming, it comes alive with many pollinators, for whom it represents an attractive target full of nectar. If you like to decorate your home with fresh flowers, be sure to cut a few stems. They look original in bouquets and last for a relatively long time in a vase without losing their shape or color. For the best visual effect, we recommend planting the bulbs together in small or large groups.

Yellow garlic brings a cheerful mood and a fresh look to flower beds. Allium flavum, as its Latin name goes, differs significantly from its spherical purple relatives. Instead of compact balls, it creates loose inflorescences from which bright yellow bell-shaped flowers hang on stalks of uneven length. The whole effect is somewhat reminiscent of a small yellow firework. It attracts attention as early as spring with its narrow, greyish-blue-green leaves, while the flowers themselves appear in early summer. You will receive a healthy bulb from us that you can simply plant in the soil, and a smaller plant roughly thirty centimeters tall will soon grow from it. The vibrant color of the garlic will perfectly enliven the edges of perennial beds, rock gardens, or borders along paths. It looks excellent in mixed plantings, where you can combine it with lower ornamental grasses, sage, or thyme. The flowers act as a reliable magnet for pollinators, so bees and butterflies will soon begin to gather around them. If you enjoy creating smaller summer bouquets, the yellow flowers of this garlic will bring you great joy and add a playful touch to your arrangements.

Allium carinatum 'Album' is a charming perennial that brings lightness and airiness to the garden. In late summer, it produces unusual inflorescences on slender stems that resemble tiny white fountains or burst fireworks. Bell-shaped pure white flowers hang down from neat clusters on thin stalks, swaying in every breeze. The plant reaches a height of about fifty centimeters, and its thin leaves resemble fine grass. You will receive quality bulbs from us that you can simply plant in a flowerbed. Thanks to its delicate appearance, this garlic looks natural and complements lower ornamental grasses or Lavender perfectly. Its nectar acts as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other insects, so the flowerbed will be full of life. If you like decorating your home with cut flowers, you will appreciate its durability in a vase. The white heads have a fresh, unique look in summer bouquets and retain their beauty for many days after being cut.