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Purple Sensation Allium

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

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Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' blooms with large violet-purple globe shaped flowers on tall stems. A fantastic nectar source for the bees.
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Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation' will cause a sensation in your garden when the large 4" violet-purple flowers begin to appear. Be sure to plant 'Purple Sensation' Allium among other perennials that have good structure like Phlomis russeliana or 'Moonshine' Yarrow for Allium 'Purple Sensation' to look its best. 20-30" tall. Late spring to early summer 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

Late spring to early summer

Advantages

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

Additional information

Mature Height

20-30" tall

Bulb Spacing

9 bulbs per sq. ft.

Planting Depth

Plant 4-6" deep

Planting Time

  • Fall

Prohibited

  • Idaho
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Growing Zones

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

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: 4.875 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Whimsical vole protection

"I lined the back edge of an island bed with these. They really stand out. I've always liked them but it's my first planting. Very easy and the bees love them."

— Brookest (5/5)

Big bold statement!

"We wanted to disguise my septic vent pipe with these but now I can't stop looking at it because the flowers are so stunning! They do actually do a good job masking the pipe because the leaves are fairly large- I am 100% happy with these!"

— Val G. (5/5)

Stunning allium!!

"Outstanding show in large containers. . . which also contains black-eyed susans and other perennials. And they last a long time!"

— JohnG (5/5)

Fantastic Addition to Garden

"All of my bulbs came up and grew taller than expected the first summer after fall planting. I love them."

— Pop V. (5/5)

I would / will buy this again. I love my allium

"every plant i have purchased from high country gardens has been a beautiful success. i only wish i had a bigger yard."

— Ava (5/5)

Spring surprise!

"Every single bulb I planted was successful. Creating a lovely group of blooms."

— Krisico (5/5)

Wow

"These bloomed just as the daffodils died, so filled in color until the salvias bloomed. Perfect timing, and striking!"

— Nurse J. (5/5)

These alliums are so spectacular in my garden.

"Loving the way the stalks stand tall over all of the emerging plants in the garden. I will definitely be purchasing more for next season. Sweepstakes!"

— Rho (5/5)

Beautiful but Slightly Wilty

"Use them in my perennial garden."

— Rob (4/5)

Huge blooms

"I prepared my bulb beds in the fall very carefully by putting wire basket in first and then the bulbs. I put in new highquality soil and covered my bulbs with protection like wire and other plastice squares. I didn't want to have ground squirrels, neighbor's cats, gophers or quail dig up. I have a bird feeder in the yard so many birds come in and love to scratch in my large planter box bed. We also had many feet of snow this winter that sat on top of the planted bulbs but when the snow melted the bulbs started to come up and they did great."

— Bumblebee (5/5)

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