Allium sphaerocephalon
Allium sphaerocephalon

Allium sphaerocephalon

SKU: F331003
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Quick Facts
Common Name: Drumstick Allium
Hardiness Zone: 5-7S/9W Exposure: Sun
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Blooms In: Jun-Jul
Mature Height: 24-30" Spacing: 3"
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Deer Resistance: Yes
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The Drumstick Allium (Allium sphaerocephalon) is one of the summer-blooming Alliums. It waits until late June to produce 1″ wine-colored flower heads on wiry stems. To create a color echo with a contrast in shape, we interplanted the bulbs with our Strawberries & Cream Asiatic Lily Mix. Also complements Daylilies such as lemon yellow 'Happy Returns.' Heirloom, 1594.

The genus Allium (the Latin means "garlic") offers colorful, distinctive, and long-lasting forms that are standouts in the early summer garden. Alliums are sun-lovers and prefer well-drained, even sandy, soil. Deer, mice, chipmunks, and related predators generally avoid this group, so you can plant with impunity. Tuck them among clumps of summer-flowering perennials where the Alliums' withering foliage will be hidden by the expanding perennials.

For more information on growing Allium, click Growing Guide.

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The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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Comes back every year

A viewer from Long Island

Upright strong in the wind and long lasting.

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The more sun the better.

A viewer from Midwest, Zone 6a

I planted five patches of 5 last fall, which are reaching peak purple now and are delightful among the bee balm, various coneflowers, swamp milkweed, etc., and making the bees very happy. The stems on a number of them curved down to the ground and curved their way back up again. Some never made it back up and needed support; some stand strong and tall with no issues at all. They are not in full sun, so I can't complain about performance. They bring whimsy to the garden regardless. Can't go wrong.

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loved it.

KatieKatie from Birmingham, AL

grew great in central alabama.

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slow to color

St. cecilia from Boston, MA

I like this bulb very much-- its compact, colorful "head" poking up amongst other flowers and foliage. This is this bulb's first year and, as it is early in the season, my experience with it is not yet complete.

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Raspberries on a stick

Marilyn the plant lady from Akron, OH

they look good in every garden, color is vivid, easy to grow

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Growing guide

Growing guide
Print Grow Guide

Latin Name Pronunciation: al'ee-um  

Bulb size: 22-24 cm/12-14 cm/6-8 cm (depending on variety) 

The genus Allium (the Latin means "garlic") includes many garden plants that grow from bulbs or bulb-like rhizomes. Allium flowers form dense balls of color at the top of strong stems, and they make excellent displays in the garden or in bouquets. Allium flowers range from purple, burgundy, lilac, silvery amethyst, pink, blue, to yellow and white. Some varieties have scented blooms, but their perfume is usually pleasant and not the least oniony. The scent of the bulbs and leaves, however, may remind you of onions.

Light/Watering: Most Alliums grow best in full sun, with at least 6–8 hours of direct sun a day. Those we offer require well-drained soil and are longest lived in locations where the soil is on the dry side during summer dormancy.

Planting: Plant Alliums more shallowly than comparably sized bulbs, just 1–2 times the diameter of the bulb deep.

Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Alliums prefer well-drained, fertile soil. Fertilize in fall and spring with any bulb fertilizer.

Continuing Care: The leaf tips of many varieties, especially the tall ones, begin to brown before bloom time. Remove the spent flowers (except from varieties that are sterile, such as 'Globemaster') if you wish to prevent them from self-sowing.

Pests/Diseases: Alliums have few problems except when planted too shallowly or in wet soil.

Companions: Place Alliums behind heavy-foliage plants such as Peonies and Iris. Good for bedding, and in mixed borders. Flower heads are good for drying.

Dividing/Transplanting: Alliums rarely need transplanting or dividing, but this can be done when the bulbs are dormant.