Allium Sphaerocephalon, commonly known as the Drumstick Allium, is a captivating ornamental onion that adds architectural interest to any landscape design. These burgundy, egg-shaped blooms create a dramatic vertical accent in gardens, making them perfect for professional landscaping projects. Available in convenient 100-bulb bags, these reliable perennials offer exceptional value for commercial installations and large-scale plantings.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
The Drumstick Allium delivers outstanding performance and visual appeal for your landscaping projects:
- Unique burgundy flower heads that transition from green to deep purple as they mature
- Slender stems reaching 24 inches tall create vertical interest in mixed borders
- Drought-tolerant once established, reducing maintenance requirements
- Deer and rabbit resistant, making them ideal for problematic areas
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Excellent for naturalizing, as they multiply reliably year after year
- Versatile in both fresh and dried arrangements for commercial floristry
These low-maintenance bulbs provide exceptional return on investment with their reliable performance and multi-season interest.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Allium Sphaerocephalon bulbs in fall, approximately 4 inches deep and spaced to achieve 15 bulbs per square foot. They thrive in full sun to partial shade and adapt to various soil types as long as drainage is good. Blooming in very late spring, these 5/+ cm bulbs produce 1-2 inch flower heads that persist well into summer. Hardy in zones 3-8, they're suitable for diverse climate conditions across the United States.
Order Your Wholesale Allium Bulbs Today
Secure your inventory of these versatile landscape performers by pre-ordering now for fall shipping. DeVroomen offers these premium-quality Allium Sphaerocephalon bulbs in convenient 100-bulb packages, perfect for landscapers, contractors, and garden centers. As a trusted supplier since 1925, we ensure you receive top-grade bulbs that will satisfy your most discerning clients. Contact our wholesale team today to include these distinctive alliums in your next landscape project.
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EAN code27326105
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorPurple
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height24" / 60 cm
- Light RequirementsSun, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeVery Late Spring
- Plant Depth4 inches
- Spacing15 per Sq. Ft.
- Size5/+
- Packaged in100 Bulbs per Bag
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesFragrant, Pollinator, Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameFall