Allium schubertii

Allium schubertii are are one of Wendy's Faves this season...here's why:

Schubertii is like an explosion of happiness in the garden. Like most Alliums the leaves come up first, with no sign of a stem. The leaves start to fade and suddenly there comes the stem! The reward is this large purple coloured globe that looks a bit like fireworks that have exploded. 

Wendy Leroux

This variety will stop people in their tracks. Huge globes with star shaped lilac-pink flowers that shoot out of the centre stem. Excellent fresh or dried in arrangements.

Alliums, or ornamental onions, are easy to grow bulbs that are increasing in popularity. They look wonderful in cut bouquets and make a unique accent in any perennial border or bed. If you have problems with deer or rodents, Alliums are an excellent choice as they are snubbed as distasteful. Oh but the bees love 'em!