Ornamental onion allium flowers

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This guide to allium varieties shows off the different colors, sizes, and shapes of flowers that ornamental onions offer.

There are several species of Allium or onion that are grown exclusively for their flowers instead of their bulbous structures. Ornamental onions (common name for many species) are not planted in the vegetable garden but in beds or borders with other perennial flowers.Flower heads on ornamental onions are usually globe-shaped (referred to as umbels) and appear in late spring to mid-summer. The diameter of the flower heads varies from that of a quarter to a volleyball.

From sparkly firework shapes to mammoth spherical displays, ornamental alliums stand proud. Here are eight of the best flowering alliums for every border

Spherical-like Flowers Fragrant Flowers Attractive Blue Foliage

This sport shares all of the qualities that made 'Millenium' great, but with attractive blue foliage. Globe-like, rosy-purple flowers match the parent and are produced profusely in mid to late summer.

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Allium Millenium is an award-winning hybrid ornamental onion with a fantastic flower display. Learn how to grow and care for Allium Millenium.

Allium Giganteum the “Giant Onion” 3’-5’ feet, showy, fragrant, purple softball sized globe flowers in late spring - early summer. [CARE DETAILS]

Create long-lasting, pleasing contrasts in your garden. In this sunny border, the striking and architectural, ball-shaped, violet-lilac blossoms of Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental Onion) look fantastic popping up through the lower-growing, pink Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' (Bistort). A wonderful pairing which is also rich in benefits.