Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum
Allium roseum

Allium roseum

"Rosy-flowered garlic"

Allium roseum

50 bulbs — £6.50

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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
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Description

Tiny, perfectly formed, blush pink florets float on wiry, bright green stems, to form the pretty open-structured umbels that make Allium roseum such a delightful spring flower. Actually a form of the culinary delicacy wild garlic, the flowers float over lush, low-growing green foliage, creating beautiful contrast—meaning it is certainly worth growing for its beauty alone. Bees and butterflies will come flocking when the flowers of the pollinator-friendly Allium roseum, commonly known as rosy-flowered garlic, burst open. 

Blooming in late May, Allium roseum is a valuable addition to any garden, usefully bridging the gap between the last spring bulbs and the first summer perennials. Native to the Mediterranean region, plant it in a fertile but well-drained gritty or sandy soil - with full sun for the best flowering display.

The stunning Allium roseum flowers will add a splash of vibrant colour to your garden. Plant it in well-drained soil and enjoy its blooms from late spring to early summer. Its long-lasting blooms make it an ideal choice for cut flower arrangements. Not only is it a vibrant addition to any garden, but it's also drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for those who don't want to spend a lot of time tending to their plants. Let Allium roseum bring life to your garden!

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Drought tolerant

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Allium roseum

  • Flower colour

    Pale pink

  • Bulb size

    4/5

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    10-20cm

  • Plant spacing

    100 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Wildlife gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Rockery
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    Skin/eyes irritant

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Plant your Allium roseum bulbs from mid to late autumn;

    • Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;

    • Plant your "Rosy-flowered garlic" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;

    • Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;

    • Place the Allium roseum bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.

    Read all Allium planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2024
    You can expect your order in September 2024

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
    You can expect your order in October 2024

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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