Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
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Allium
'Yellow Fantasy'
Allium 'Yellow Fantasy' is one of those quietly delightful bulbs that earns its place without any fuss. Forming low clumps of fine, linear foliage, it produces a generous scattering of slender stems, each carrying clusters of nodding, bell-shaped flowers in soft yellow-green tones. There is something gently luminous about Allium 'Yellow Fantasy', especially when the light catches those dangling blooms. Often compared to Allium flavum, Allium 'Yellow Fantasy' has the advantage of flowering a full month earlier, bringing that same airy elegance into the garden just when it is most welcome.
Perfect for weaving along the front of a sunny border or threading through a gravel planting, Allium 'Yellow Fantasy' also settles beautifully into patio containers and troughs where its subtle movement can be appreciated up close. Despite its refined appearance, Allium 'Yellow Fantasy' is refreshingly undemanding, thriving in well-drained soil and relishing a sunny position. Its early blooms are a gentle draw for pollinators too, adding another layer of value. Planted in drifts or dotted informally, Allium 'Yellow Fantasy' brings a naturalistic softness that feels both effortless and thoughtfully placed.
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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 paniculatum 'Yellow Fantasy'
Allium chloranthum 'Yellow Fantasy' - Flower colour
- Yellow, green
- Bulb size
- 6/+
- 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
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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