Allium Lavender Bubbles (Ornamental Allium)
A late-season bloomer, Allium ‘Lavender Bubbles’ (Ornamental Allium) is a bulbous perennial boasting profuse, bubble-shaped flowers packed with dark dusty purple florets. Blooming from late summer to early fall, they are borne atop sturdy, upright stems just above the attractive foliage clump of twisting and curling, glaucous blue-green leaves. The foliage has a slight onion scent when bruised. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract bees and butterflies. They make excellent cut flowers. This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive.
A late-season bloomer, Allium 'Lavender Bubbles' (Ornamental Allium) is a bulbous perennial boasting profuse, bubble-shaped flowers packed with dark dusty purple florets. Blooming from late summer to early fall, they are borne atop sturdy, upright stems just above the attractive foliage clump of twisting and curling, glaucous blue-green leaves. The foliage has a slight onion scent when bruised. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract bees and butterflies. They make excellent cut flowers. This selection has not been known to reseed and is not invasive. Easy to grow, carefree, deer and rabbit resistant, Allium 'Lavender Bubbles' is a charming addition to the rock or herb garden
- Grows up to 12-14 in. tall (30-35 cm) and 20-22 in. wide (50-55 cm).
- Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Add grit to clay soils to improve drainage. This Allium is drought tolerant.
- Lovely in beds and borders, cottage gardens, and containers. To achieve an impressive visual effect, plant in clusters.
- Known for attracting bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators, but deer and rabbits ignore it.
- Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for onion white rot and downy mildew.
- Cut back after flowering or merely remove dead flowerheads.
- Propagate by removing offsets in autumn.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 10 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs |
| Plant Family | Allium |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 20″ – 24″ (50cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |