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Purple Sensation Allium

20 review(s)

Allium aflatuense

#81119

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$11.86

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5 bulbs per package

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Bulb Size

12/14 cm

Soil Requirements

Well Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones

4 to 8

Light Requirements

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Plant Spacing

4-6"

Planting Depth

4-6"

Mature Height

24" to 36"

Flower Color

Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Suitable Zones

4 to 8

Benefits

Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Good as Cut Flowers, Perennializing

Planting Time

Fall Planting

Cultivar

Purple Sensation

Genus Species

Allium aflatuense

Description

Sensational. Truly! The Purple Sensation Allium's versatility and place in the garden is unmatched by any other plant. Its tightly packed purple florets form 4-5" wide spherical flowerheads which are the deepest in color and densest in flowering of all of the alliums. Their height and flower size make them perfect for mid-border color accents and one of the most popular allium grown!

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Planting Advice

Allium require full sun for the best blooms
Well drained soil is a must for allium bulbs
In heavy, clay and poorly drained soils amend the soil prior to planting. Amend your existing soil by incorporating a combination of top soil, compost, manure, and leaf mold.
Fertilize at planting with Hi Yield Bulb Food or for organic gardening use Bulb-Tone. Apply fertilizer at least 3” below the bottom of the bulbs so that the roots will get the most benefit from the fertilizer.
Plant allium bulbs 4-6” deep, with the old roots of the bulb touching the earth, the pointed end should be facing the sky.
Spacing will vary based on variety, refer to the Allium packaging for specifics. Plant allium in clusters or space throughout the garden for a neat geometric design element.
Immediately after planting, water the allium planting area. This helps to eliminate air pockets. After the initial planting bulbs do not require additional watering in fall or winter and prefer to be kept dry.
Apply a 2” layer of mulch in late fall.

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Shellpursell

3/3/2025

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great value

dawnsquad

Cant wait

2/21/2025

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So I order theses bulbs back in December or January came in nice and healthy and I immediatly planted and I already have growth in Feburary. I cant wait to see if I get blooms this year. Holland bulb is my go too.

Peggyann

2/3/2023

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Ordered multiple packages and received nice firm bulbs within a week. Can't wait to see the blooms in a few months.

luv4gardening

Chicago

All blooming and very pretty!

5/16/2022

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Tall
strong
easy to grow

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Every one of the Purple Sensation that I purchased are up and blooming. They are beautiful. I really like them and will probably buy more, for other areas, for next season.