Round-Headed Leek | Allium sphaerocephalon

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Standing out from the crowd, Allium sphaerocephalon produces charming drumstick flowers that weave through a border. This ornamental adds architectural whimsy and levity to any pla nting scheme. It offers a captivating colour transformation, with tight green buds slowly flushing to a rich mauve. Blooming in July and August, it perfectly bridges the early and late summer seasons. It's an exceptional choice for a hot, gravel garden, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils. This drought-tolerant bulb looks fab when set in prairie-style plantings or planted amongst ornamental grasses. With a slender, upright habit, it reaches up to 90cm tall while taking up little bed space. This makes it perfect for squeezing into established borders to create floating dots of colour. A fantastic all-rounder, this allium boasts an RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators status, drawing in countless bees and butterflies. Show more