Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
Allium 'Species Mix' is the perfect way to inject a burst of colour into your garden. This charming blend of small-flowered alliums showcases an array of hues, including delicate pinks, crisp whites, and sunny yellows. Growing to around 30cm in height, these petite beauties are perfect for creating an enchanting display in pots, borders, or even as part of a naturalised meadow. The variety of colours and shapes come together to create a joyful, starry mix that lights up your garden like a confetti explosion. Allium 'Species Mix' includes a delightful selection of Allium moly, Allium oreophilum, and Allium cowanii, each contributing its own unique charm to the mix.
What makes Allium 'Species Mix' even more irresistible is its ability to naturalise. Once planted, these lovely alliums will settle in and return year after year, gradually spreading and filling your garden with more colour and life. Whether you're a novice gardener or an experienced horticulturist, Allium 'Species Mix' offers an easy-going way to create a naturalistic, low-maintenance floral display. Its compact size means it works well in smaller spaces but is still capable of making a bold statement. For a cheerful and effortlessly beautiful garden, Allium 'Species Mix' is your go-to choice, providing a vibrant, multi-coloured patchwork each spring that you’ll look forward to year after year.
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, two to three times their own height deep. A slightly flattened side is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.
Space small bulbs around 5cm apart. Larger bulbs need more room, generally around twice their own width apart, so their foliage and flowers can develop freely.
Water after planting if the soil is dry, then only when needed. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally. Decorative seedheads can remain in place.
- Botanical name
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Allium moly
Allium cowanii
Allium oreophilum - Flower colour
- Yellow, pink, white
- Bulb size
- 5/+
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 100 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
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Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- Skin/eyes irritant
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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