Plant allium bulbs from September to December. If needed, keep them in their open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated until planting.
If you’re looking for a real head turner of a plant to add colour, height and structure to the garden, this unique gem of an allium, Allium nigrum 'Pink Jewel' is bound to do the trick! Forming impressive globes of rose-pink blooms on tall sturdy stems, it’s one of the only true-pink varieties around. When in full bloom, each globe is formed of masses of dainty jewel-like flowers, each pinpointed with a contrasting pale green centre. Alliums are really versatile – whatever your planting style, whether it’s floral cottage garden or trendy and contemporary, this pretty variety will fit in perfectly.
Allium nigrum 'Pink Jewel' variety looks great in beds and borders as well as containers. Growing to a height of around 75cm, they’re really quite statuesque and bold, which makes them ideal for adding height to planting schemes. When planted among lower-growing flowers, they bob gracefully above which adds another layer of colour and really maximises your early-summer display.
Alliums are very easy to look after – the strong stems support the weight of the flowers, so once they’re planted, all that’s really left to do is wait to enjoy the show!
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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 nigrum 'Pink Jewel'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Bulb size
- 12/+
- 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
- 60 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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