Allium bulb planting

Having seen them growing in the gardens I have visited I have bought my first Pink Allium bulbs. Any tips on planting when where etc would be helpful.
I also want to get some more - tall ones, any favorites you would recommend:?

Asked on 21 Aug, 2009 by

Drc726

Location: East Sussex, United Kingdom

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Nickyt08

They like rich but free drained soil. Put some grit in the bottom of the planting hole to aid drainage or else they tend to rot over winter.
Sunny site, somewhere a bit sheltered as wind can bend them.

Allium Purple Sensation
Allium Globemaster- huge flowers
To name a few!

http://www.gee-tee.co.uk/
or
j parker dutuch bulbs

both UK sellers, but Gee Terr has larger range and a bit cheaper as suppy in bigger quantities.
Take a look. Ive used them are bulbs are good quality.

21 Aug, 2009

Drc726

thanks for that would not have known about the grit

21 Aug, 2009

Nickyt08

Also the grit helps if your on heavy or claggy soil.

21 Aug, 2009

Bamboo

Allium aflatuense and christophii can often be found in the "pound" shops in September - about 3/4 bulbs for a £1, and they grow well - I've bought loads over the years!

22 Aug, 2009

Nickyt08

Well looks like ill be going to one of these sometime next week then, even thou i have ordered loads! Sort of thing i do, order stuff then buy more, a bit silly but i like bulbs and plants!

22 Aug, 2009

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