Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
We are honoured to be the official supplier of one of the most famous and dedicated Allium cultivators in the Netherlands. Each year we visit the fields and select the most exclusive and rare Allium varieties available to offer these Allium bulbs to discerning gardeners like you. We can definitely say we are an Allium specialist. Our 'Abbey Road' collection consists of Allium multibulbosum 'Nigrum' combined with the deep red Allium atropurpureum.
Allium multibulbosum 'Nigrum' is known for its unusual flower shape. The Allium flower spikes are being exposed from the stem rather than the ball shaped flower you normally would see with alliums.
Allium atropurpureum has smaller dark red to almost purple blooms. The dark red blooms are a true eye catcher.
Combining Allium multibulbosum 'Nigrum' and Allium atropurpureum creates a delicate and elegant look to your garden in the early summer. Excellent for naturalizing and bees and butterflies love them!
Each 'Abbey Road' collection package contains:
- 5 x Allium multibulbosum 'Nigrum'
- 5 x Allium atropurpureum
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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
- Allium collection 'Abbey Road'
- Flower colour
- Purple, white, near-black
- Bulb size
- Top size
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 80 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- 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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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- Skin/eyes irritant
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.