Allium

A summer cultivar of allium with a very long flowering period. Lilac-purple florets bloom gradually over a period of four to six weeks. A tested and hardy variety suitable for growing in flower beds and containers.

Round-headed leek belongs to the summer alliums; the leaves resemble chives and turn yellow and wither during flowering. The egg-shaped inflorescences are 3 to 5 centimeters large and densely packed. The flower color is distinct, dark purple-wine. It blooms in summer and fits well in steppe plantings with fine grasses. It is perfect for cutting and can also be dried.

Summer allium with very good drought tolerance. Originally from Southern Europe. Its inflorescences are semi-spherical, about 8-10 cm wide. Individual florets are creamy white with green seed heads.

A plant perfectly usable for decoration as well as in the kitchen. You can use the garlic aroma of the leaves to flavor dishes. The spherical, airy, and gently purple flowers find use in a vase and will also decorate fresh summer salads.

Purple garlic, known by its Latin name Allium atropurpureum, originally traveled to us from the sunny regions of the Balkans. At first glance, it attracts attention with its exceptionally dark, deep burgundy color, which acts as a perfect contrast to lighter perennials and ornamental grasses in the garden. During May and June, striking semi-spherical inflorescences composed of tiny star-shaped florets bloom on sturdy stems growing sixty to ninety centimeters tall. They look beautiful, give off a pleasant scent, and attract bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators from a distance. After flowering, the plant gradually retreats into the ground, so it is ideal to combine it with species that will inconspicuously fill its space over the summer. The flowers also stand out in summer bouquets, where they stay fresh for a number of days. You can also dry them or leave them in the flower bed through the winter, as the snow-covered silhouettes create a magical sight. In addition, the flowers are edible and make a great garnish for dishes.

This originally wild and attractive 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 thin stems. In flower beds, they work well in steppe plantings. They are perfect for cutting, both fresh and dried. They last 14 days in a vase.

Cowan's Allium is closely related to Neapolitan garlic. And since the world of botany is a never-ending adventure, it seems that this Allium might not exist at all! It turns out Neapolitan garlic just made it to South America, where it was discovered and named as a new species.

A magical species of Allium with snow-white flowers. It grows naturally in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France. Here, it will thrive in semi-shaded beds under trees. Elegant white flowers with a delicate green center line look beautiful with sprouting perennials or ferns.

This Allium comes from the Mediterranean, where it grows naturally in dry steppe communities. Delicate star-shaped pink flowers grow on upright stems. The inflorescences are usually about 7 cm in size. In gardens, it looks beautiful with drought-loving grasses and herbs. It lasts up to 14 days in a vase.

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.

The Mount Everest allium is a remarkable result of Dutch breeding. Its individual snow-white florets with narrow petals are arranged into giant spheres. The tall stems are sturdy and upright.

This Allium comes from the Mediterranean, where it grows naturally in dry steppe communities. Delicate star-shaped pure white flowers grow on upright stems. In gardens, it looks beautiful with drought-loving grasses and herbs. It lasts up to 14 days in a vase.

An impressive large-flowered garlic with a huge lilac-purple inflorescence, it will give your garden an airy feel and an interesting architectural element. The Globemaster cultivar grows to a height of about eighty to one hundred centimeters and, at the end of spring, bears noticeably round flowers on straight stems that are composed of thousands of tiny florets. We send our customers the largest, most mature bulbs directly. Simply place them in the ground in autumn and in spring they will reward you with truly rich and massive blooms. It is a plant that is excellent even for complete beginners because it does not require complex care or support against the wind. It handles even harsher frosts well and, in a suitable sunny location, reliably shows itself in full force every season. In the garden, this garlic benefits most from being planted in smaller or larger groups scattered among other sun-loving perennials. Given that its long leaves begin to gradually retreat and yellow during flowering, it is smart to plant lower shrubs or perennials with rich foliage in front of it. Fragrant purple flowers attract a lot of pollinators to the garden and liven up the space just when early spring bulbs are slowly fading and summer perennials are just waking up. Globemaster is also a great choice for creating bouquets, as the stems do not contain the typical strong aroma and stay fresh for quite a long time in a vase. The entire flowers and young parts of the plant are surprisingly edible and can be used to garnish dishes in an original way. After flowering, you get firm seed heads that you can easily dry for autumn and winter decorations.

Allium with ivory-colored flowers that gradually age to pure white with a contrasting purple center. The seed heads range from apple green to plum purple.

Azure garlic catches the eye at first glance with its pure sky-blue flowers, which have a very unique effect in a summer garden. It comes from the vast steppes north of the Caspian Sea, which gives it natural resilience. From the supplied bulbs, dense spherical inflorescences about four centimeters in diameter will grow on stems forty to sixty centimeters tall in June and July. Its fragrant flowers are a literal magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. In the garden, this edible species works well in gravel and steppe plantings. It pairs perfectly with shorter ornamental grasses and sun-loving perennials, to which it adds an interesting color contrast. Florists like to use this garlic in summer bouquets because it stays fresh in a vase for a lovely fourteen days. In addition, the spherical heads are easy to dry for dried arrangements, where they retain their eye-catching shape for a long time.

Large-flowered, white-blooming ornamental garlic with an inflorescence diameter of about 12 centimeters. It blooms a bit later than similar purple-blooming species. It has sturdy stems, yet a location protected from wind is better for it. Leaves are fresh green in spring, but start yellowing during flowering. Therefore, we plant it in mixed beds with more vigorous perennials.

Allium Mercurius catches the eye at first glance with its flowers. The dense inflorescences are rich purple-wine with a raspberry tint. Its leaves stay green a bit longer than other alliums, as they are protected by a layer of wax.

An unmissable dominant feature. Its tiny ivory-white florets are arranged in an inflorescence up to 45 cm in diameter and, thanks to gradual blooming, look like spectacular fireworks. Interesting even after flowering; it holds its shape, only decorated with green seed heads instead of flowers. Useful for cutting and drying.

Red Mohican belongs to the alliums with relatively narrow, inconspicuous leaves. However, what grabs attention are its flowers. They are beautifully contrasting in color – dark burgundy buds transform into fragrant white florets. Additionally, the spherical inflorescence is adorned with a top tuft of flowers. They are a great attraction for bees and other pollinators. Suitable for cutting for vases and for drying. In flower beds, we use it like the round-headed allium, i.e., most often in steppe plantings combined with drought-loving perennials and grasses.

An elegant medium-height allium, a cultivar of the North American single-leaved onion. Despite its name, it usually has two to three flat leaves. Flowers with a diameter of about 10 centimeters are formed by dozens of lilac-pink stars.

Sicilian honey garlic creates a basal rosette of broader matte green leaves. Its real ornament are the slender stems, over a meter high, with a fountain of drooping bell-shaped flowers. They retain their ornamental value even after fading; their dry flowers with interesting capsules are used in dried bouquets. Its origin guarantees good tolerance of dry summer periods. The flower color is variable. You will discover crimson red, caramel, and yellowish tones.

A rare species of allium originally from Central Asia. It has gorgeous sky-blue flowers with a darker indigo central vein and lighter to almost white centers. As it finishes blooming, the color transitions to lavender-grey. In the garden, it will look natural planted in smaller groups.

Lilac-purple spherical inflorescences on firm stems are made up of more than a hundred tiny packed stars. A perfect magnet for pollinators and a spectacular dominant feature of the flower bed.