I always hope that nobody
asks for the name of the allium shown above. It is Allium sphaerocephalon. What
an awful name! Who comes up with such an idea? I never seem to get it pronounced
properly.
Allium sphaerocephalon has
been in my garden for a long time now. A couple of years ago I reorganized the
border. Nowadays the bulbs are scattered everywhere. That gives a natural, even
more beautiful effect.
In the middle of summer, the
spherical flowers are starting to colour. In the beginning the top is dark red
and the bottom is green. Just as if they were dipped in paint. After some time
the entire flower turns into a dark red colour.
This bulbous plant simply fits
everywhere. The flowers are not that big, about 3-5 cm across. That is why it
is wise to plant several together. You do not have to bother about the price,
because the bulbs are not that expensive Jan Deen. The decorative flowers can also
be dried and they perform fantastic in a vase too.
Conclusion:
Except for the
unpronounceable name, there is actually nothing wrong with this bulb!
Bees love them too!
They look fabulous in the border
Allium sphaerocephalon and Daucus carota
Later the flower turns into dark red.
What a great allium, never seen before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
I too have this allium with the unpronounceable name! I like it because it blooms later than the other allium varieties in my garden and thus provide colour when most other plants have spent their blooms already.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Lisa