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Allium atropurpureum - Alliums - Fluwel
Allium atropurpureum - Alliums - Fluwel

Bulb information

Bulb size
10 cm
Light requirement
Sun
Planttime
Autumn
Plant height
50 - 60 cm
Planting depth
10 - 15 cm
Color
Purple
Plant cutting
Yes

Allium atropurpureum

20 bulbs per bag

Sale price€8.50
Will be delivered from 01-10-2026
1 bag €8.50 €0.42 per bulb
5 bags €40.40 €0.40 per bulb -5%
10 bags €79.10 €0.39 per bulb -7%
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The queen of the night in the Allium family - I love its dark colours. Its nearly black seed box is surrounded by reddish purple petals, above which sits the bluish-purple stamen. It is a miniature spectacle of colours. Very pretty if you plant it loosely throughout the garden.

Bulb information

Bulb size
10 cm
Light requirement
Sun
Planttime
Autumn
Plant height
50 - 60 cm
Planting depth
10 - 15 cm
Color
Purple
Plant cutting
Yes

Flowerperiod

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Planting and caring for Allium bulbs

Plant allium bulbs in a sunny to lightly shaded spot in well-drained soil. It is best to plant the bulbs in clusters to create a natural and colourful effect. Alliums look lovely amongst perennials, extend the flowering season of spring bulbs and often return year after year.

Read our comprehensive guide on when and how to plant and care for allium bulbs.

You can order allium bulbs from us from early spring onwards for the next planting season. We take care of the proper storage and only ship the bulbs when the autumn planting season begins. This means you receive fresh bulbs at the right time for planting and a strong start in the garden.

Allium bulbs are planted in autumn. Many Allium varieties can then remain in the same place in the garden for many years.

The correct planting depth depends on the variety. For many larger Alliums, we recommend a planting depth of around 10–15 cm, while smaller varieties may be planted less deeply.

For the best effect, we recommend planting Alliums in groups of five or more bulbs. This allows the flowers to make a stronger display in borders or natural-style plantings.

Many Allium bulbs can remain in the same place for many years. If the bulbs become too crowded over time, they can be divided in autumn and replanted.

Yes. Alliums are among the flower bulbs that are particularly attractive to bees. On our website, especially bee-friendly bulbs can also be recognised by the RHS logo.