Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’
Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’
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- Bold purple blooms in late spring for stunning garden interest.
- Perennial, low-maintenance growth that returns year after year.
- Wildlife-friendly—attracts butterflies and bees for vibrant pollinator health.
- Compact, clump-forming bulbs ideal for borders and prairie-style plantings.
- Reliable spring flowering with striking tall stems for dramatic impact.
The Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ Ornamental Allium (Persian Onion) brings a dramatic focal point with large, purple, spherical blooms on tall stems above tidy foliage.
Its stately presence and robust growth form create a striking garden accent, delivering height and texture to mixed borders and open spaces.
Perfect for sunlit beds, it thrives in well-drained soil and offers a dependable, spring-to-summer bloom cycle that captivates visitors and adds seasonal vitality.
Care & Watering
Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ needs full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply after planting and during drought, but avoid waterlogging. Mulch lightly in autumn to protect roots.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent blooms and divide crowded clumps every few years to keep flowering strong.
Location & Tips
Plant 12–18 in apart in fertile, sandy loam with good drainage. Ensure a cold winter for best blooms and plant bulbs slightly deeper for stable roots; mulch to protect crowns.
Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ is a showstopper in borders and prairie plantings with deep purple globe-shaped flower heads that elegantly contrast with grass and perennials. The striking, perfect bulbs create a graphic and playful effect that adds perspective and rhythm to the garden.
Perfect as cut flower and for mass planting: it attracts butterflies and bees and provides long-lasting color and texture in spring.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Dried flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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