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Drumstick Allium

Allium sphaerocephalon

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Allium sphaerocephalon 'Drumstick' (Ornamental Onion) has flowers that look like tiny ears of red Indian corn. A heavy bloomer, its 1" egg-shaped flowers start in late spring and continue into the summer.
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Allium sphaerocephalon 'Drumstick' (Ornamental Onion) has flowers that look like tiny ears of red Indian corn. A heavy bloomer, 'Drumstick' has 1" egg-shaped flowers start in late spring and continue into the summer. 15-30" tall. May-July blooming.

Planting & Care

Tips on Growing Fall Planted Flower Bulbs

When you receive your fall bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They need air circulation so they will not collect moisture and rot. Planting times can vary from early October in the North to mid-to-late November in the southern regions. A good rule of thumb is to plant them about 6 weeks before the ground is frozen or after the first hard freeze.

Soil Preparation for Bulbs

A compost-enriched, well-drained soil is best. Incorporate a good quality organic compost as needed. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. Mix a small amount into the bottom of the hole before planting your bulbs.

Many bulbs prefer full sun exposure. However, Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well.
Pink daffodils will hold their color longer if planted in dappled shade or morning sun/afternoon shade.

After planting, add a top dressing of compost or other organic material and water in thoroughly. If your winter is dry, water every three to four weeks throughout the winter and add more mulch if necessary.

Protect your Bulbs

Apply a mole or gopher repellent to the surface of the ground to protect bulbs from these burrowing mammals.

After your Bulbs have Bloomed

Once your bulbs have bloomed, allow the bulb foliage to brown and fade naturally since the leaves are feeding the bulb in the ground. Removal of foliage weakens the bulb and leads to fewer blooms the following year. Planting your bulbs amongst your perennials is one way to conceal the dying bulb foliage. The perennials begin to grow and fill out as the bulb foliage dies back. The perennials will then provide foliage and color in the garden from late spring through the summer and into fall. Regular fertilization with balanced organic or natural fertilizer and a re-application of mulch each fall will ensure more and more beautiful spring bulb blooms for many years!

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Early summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Autumn Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers
  • Small Spaces
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

15-30" tall

Bulb Spacing

16 bulbs per sq. ft.

Planting Depth

Plant 2-4" deep

Planting Time

  • Fall

Prohibited

  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
  • Zone 11

Poisonous or Toxic to Animals

Toxic to dogs and cats.

Neonicotinoid Free

No

Ships As

Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber

Can Send To PO Box

Yes
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Overall rating: 4.5555553 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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No blooms yet.

"I love to use early spring blooming bulbs to get in the spirit for gardening season!!!"

— Lou (2/5)

Getting close to blooming!

"Experiencing much joy watching these grow and mature. They are so close to opening all the way."

— Nan (4/5)

I would buy this product again

"I have these grouped in a larger bed that works beautifully with the other plants,"

— Kat (5/5)

Love these and so do the bees

"Highly recommend / all of them sprouted/ fun shape/ attractive to pollinators/ long lasting"

— Lulus P. (5/5)

Look like large berries!

"These are ""plant it and forget it"" super hearty and self-sufficient performers! They tend to bloom a little bit after most alliums. So I like to plant them along with other allium to extend the season. I also think that they look nice with a groundcover, creeping pink Germander was my choice. Here in the approximately 5000 feet elevation high desert with about 15 inches rainfall per year and zone seven, with alkaline soil, they really do not seem to require any extra care from humans."

— Crickets (5/5)

The Best choice!

"So much fun to see the quick impact this little bulb creates! We planted 900 and had zero problems at 7800 feet in the southern Rockies. We planted last fall and it overwintered. Every animal left it alone in a year that experienced drought and voracious feeding. This year the blooms were big & gorgeous! Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love it! Grasshoppers stop by to admire, but not eat it."

— DGO (5/5)

so easy

"two thumbs up"

— Klw (5/5)

love this special bulb

"Not knowing what to expect, I bought these for my meadow, and decided to plant a handful in my ornamental grass-filled front yard; paired with pink guara and mexican feather grass, the combination takes my breath away. . ."

— Vici (5/5)

Gorgeous

"All grew & bloomed."

— Chickadee (5/5)

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