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 collection
'Purple Rain'
Usher in the summer with an explosion of royal purple in a range of exquisite flower forms when choosing Farmer Gracy’s Alllium Purple Rain Collection. The four varieties we’ve chosen to make up this array of striking blooms consists of the aptly named Allium 'Purple Sensation', Allium 'Ambassador' with its tightly packed ball of rich purple florets; unusual Allium sphearocephalon with its long-lasting, oval flower heads; and deepest purple to near-black Allium atropurpureum. This regal array of varieties represents all the best purple Allium varieties, and is an excellent choice for those who simply can’t decide which of the magnificent purple Alliums really is their favourite.
Each Purple Rain Collection package contains:
- 10 x Allium 'Purple Sensation'
- 5 x Allium 'Ambassador'
- 50 x Allium sphaerocephalon
- 5 x Allium atropurpureum
At Farmer Gracy we only supply top size Allium bulbs for optimal performance. Order your Purple Rain Collection now.
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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 'Purple Rain'
- Flower colour
- Purple, green, near-black
- Bulb size
- Top size
- Established height
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50-70cm
70cm-1m
1-1.2m - Established spread
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10-20cm
20-30cm
30-50cm - Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 70 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
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
-40%
Paeonia 'Lemon Chiffon'
Regular price
£39.00
Sale price
£65.00
-40%
Allium azureum
Regular price
£2.34
Sale price
£3.90
-40%
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Regular price
£2.94
Sale price
£4.90
-40%
Fritillaria meleagris 'Mix'
Regular price
£3.72
Sale price
£6.20
-40%
Tulip 'Queen of Night'
Regular price
£4.14
Sale price
£6.90
-40%
Narcissus 'Double Mixed'
Regular price
£4.50
Sale price
£7.50
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.
Better by nature
From cultivation to packaging and delivery, we are always looking for ways to lessen our environmental impact.
Growing together
Our care team of horticultural experts is on hand to support you choose and garden with confidence.
World of wonders
A collection of world-renowned flower bulbs and perennials of exceptional beauty and character.
Chosen to thrive
Every bulb and plant is sourced, selected and prepared with an expert eye for their quality and garden performance.
