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Allium Little Sapphire

Common name: Ornamental Onion

Bring a sparkle to your garden with this stunning blue-purple flower

-10 to -15°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators
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Delightful displays of fuzzy pompom blooms grace many British gardens. These popular ornamentals come from a genus which covers a gamut of both edible plants and flowering varieties. Onions, leeks and garlic are alliums which provide our meals with heavenly flavours. However, your Allium 'Little Sapphire' is delectably ornamental. This variety enhances your garden with angelic purple-pink flowers.A neat clump of narrow leaves first emerges in March and dies back again in October. This mid-green foliage is topped with a bouncy display of rounded flowerheads from July to September.Each pompom bloom is formed by tiny starry flowers which are densely clustered together. These bright baubles rise on erect, leafless stems to court the attentions of visiting pollinators. Fortunately, this wildlife-resistant plant does not appeal to deer and rabbits.These delightful flowers provide architectural interest to your border, patio container or cottage garden. A rockery garden also suits this drought-resistant plant.A show of these globe-like blooms is particularly striking when allium mass planted, or allowed to naturalise in the garden. As cut flowers, your blooms will add a unique pizzaz to your vases or can be dried for long lasting appeal.Your hardy perennial prefers a south or west-facing location where it can bask in the full sunshine. Moist, well-drained soil also helps your allium thrive.Your Allium 'Little Sapphire' will reach a maximum height and spread of 30cm by 30cm.Allium do not scent the garden with an oniony fragrance despite their close relationship to flavoursome vegetables. However, if you crush a leaf from your plant you will be able to detect a garlic-like aroma.
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Key Information
Latin Name Allium hollandicum 'Little Sapphire' 9cm pot
Common Name Ornamental Onion
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour Purple
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.30 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.30
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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