Allium sphaerocephalon

Allium sphaerocephalonAllium Sphaerocephalon is an ornamental onion with curled, green leaves towards the base, on the top of the stem forms a compact umbel of purplish red florets. Flowerheads start out with green colours and mature into blazing reddish purple hues. Compact drumstick umbels, Allium Sphaerocephalon is a unique bloom with multitudes of florets covering the umbel. Flowering delight to attract pollinators like birds, bees and butterflies to the garden area.

thanks to their array of spectacular seasonal colour

The exterior petals are a lovely yellow colour

which comes between May and October

the interior tepals are marked with light-green colourations towards mid-rib

More sun is needed during the bloom time to ensure plant blooming and growth

These 'dwarfs' are ideal for exposed sites where wind damage may be a problem

In the Spring

Alongside the fantastic flowers

pure white oval petals with a yellow “throat” or interior base and golden yellow stigma with vibrant orange anthers

If you're planting them in a pot or container

making it a great choice for more difficult gardens

The fragrant Little Oliver is one of the smallest and best producing of the dwarf plants and is best situated at the front of a bed or border