A Beginner's Guide To Alliums
by
Angie Rose
(IC: blogger)
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I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one edible to be celebrated and featured annually. The selection is based upon versatility, adaptability, growing ability and popularity. The allium is an easy-to-grow ornamental bulb that adds a bit of whimsy to every garden.
My Story
About Alliums
My Favorite Varieties
Purple Sensation: This is one of the most easily recognizable allium varieties.
Graceful: This allium has clusters of small, white flowers with lavender accents.
Gladiator: This variety is sure to amaze with it's large 6" diameter flower heads.
Christophii: This flower has a dazzling display of spiky little florets.
Drumstick: This allium has egg-shaped blooms
How To Grow
I hope you give growing alliums a try! These flowers are so unique and transform any garden into a wonderland. Do you have a flower or plant that is near and dear to your heart? I'm already so excited to plant more of these in the fall. I'm thinking of adding the Globemaster variety and surprising my dad next spring! If I add a new kind of allium each year, my garden will put on one striking and spectacular show!
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Published April 28th, 2016 5:34 PM
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Kay on May 11, 2016A friend of mine cuts a slit into a paper plate and puts it around the uncut dried head of the flower and spray paints it any color she wants. This is while it is still in the garden. Extends the flower and looks great. I have seen her do pink, silver, gold, bright yellow, purple, lime green etc. Great pop of color at the end of the flowering season.
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Where can I buy these plants and seeds I think they are truly beautiful Do they come from overseas CAN I buy them in Queensland