Allium 'Purple Sensation'

Perennial

Flowering

Transform your garden with the striking beauty of Allium (Allium hollandicum) Purple Sensation bulbs, ideal for adding a Mediterranean touch. These vibrant blooms embody elegance and sophistication, perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Explore more from our Allium collection.

Eye-catching purple blooms
Mediterranean garden style
Easy to plant and maintain
Ideal for borders and beds
Long-lasting blooms

Enhance your garden's allure with Allium Purple Sensation, a choice plant for vibrant garden displays all season long. Browse our Bulbs collection for more stunning options.

Details

Allium 'Purple Sensation' is a popular and striking ornamental plant that produces deep purple, spherical flowers atop tall stems. The globes, composed of dozens of star-shaped flowers, add an architectural element to any garden. These alliums bloom in late spring to early summer, making them an excellent choice for adding a bold splash of colour to borders, beds, and even containers. Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, 'Purple Sensation' attracts bees and butterflies. This easy-to-grow variety thrives in sunny, well-drained spots, providing a low-maintenance option for gardeners who want to create dramatic displays.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for borders, beds, and containers
Produces deep purple, spherical flowers on tall stems
Flowers in late spring to early summer

What's Included

Bulbs: High-quality Allium 'Purple Sensation' bulbs, carefully selected for top performance. Ready for planting in garden borders, beds, or containers.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well-drained soil
Planting Time	September or October
Moisture	Moist
Hardiness	Fully hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	50 bulbs per m2
Height and Spread	0.5-1m x 0.1-1m
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Allium 'Purple Sensation' is a stunning ornamental plant known for its tall stems and vibrant, deep purple flower heads. These eye-catching blooms are perfect for adding height and colour to garden borders and beds, and they are beloved by pollinators.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for borders, beds, and containers
Produces striking purple flowers on tall stems
Flowers in late spring to early summer

Allium 'Purple Sensation' is a stunning ornamental plant known for its tall stems and vibrant, deep purple flower heads. These eye-catching blooms are perfect for adding height and colour to garden borders and beds, and they are beloved by pollinators.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for borders, beds, and containers
Produces striking purple flowers on tall stems
Flowers in late spring to early summer

Planting Time	September, October
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun
Where to Plant	Borders, Containers
Growing Location	Garden beds

Planting Time	September, October
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun
Where to Plant	Borders, Containers
Growing Location	Garden beds

Allium 'Purple Sensation' bulbs are best planted in the autumn for beautiful late spring to early summer blooms. Choose a sunny, well-drained location for optimal growth.

Plant bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained soil
Dig holes about 10-15cm deep and plant with the pointed side facing up
Space bulbs 10-15cm apart for a dramatic effect
Water well after planting to help establish roots

Allium 'Purple Sensation' bulbs are best planted in the autumn for beautiful late spring to early summer blooms. Choose a sunny, well-drained location for optimal growth.

Plant bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained soil
Dig holes about 10-15cm deep and plant with the pointed side facing up
Space bulbs 10-15cm apart for a dramatic effect
Water well after planting to help establish roots

Right Planting Spot	Cottage and informal gardens
Soil Preparation	Fertile, well-drained soil
How To Plant	Plant in September or October
Spacing	50 bulbs per m²

Right Planting Spot	Cottage and informal gardens
Soil Preparation	Fertile, well-drained soil
How To Plant	Plant in September or October
Spacing	50 bulbs per m²

Allium 'Purple Sensation' is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal attention. Regular watering and deadheading will keep the plants healthy and ensure vibrant blooms each year.

Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage the plant’s energy into foliage and bulb development
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to nourish the bulb for the following year
Suitable for cutting gardens and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

Allium 'Purple Sensation' is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal attention. Regular watering and deadheading will keep the plants healthy and ensure vibrant blooms each year.

Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage the plant’s energy into foliage and bulb development
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering to nourish the bulb for the following year
Suitable for cutting gardens and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun
Watering and Feeding	Keep well-watered
Support and Pruning	No pruning required
Additional Tips	Plant in September or October

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun
Watering and Feeding	Keep well-watered
Support and Pruning	No pruning required
Additional Tips	Plant in September or October