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| Allium Drumsticks |
An article appeared on facebook from the
National Garden Bureau today; it was all about alliums. These ornamental onions are a fantastic addition to any garden, especially a perennial border. They can be planted over the next couple of months and will bloom in late spring here in Maryland. Alliums have an amazing appearance.
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| Allium Summer Drummer |
I always thought that the large ones looked like some sort of alien craft as they dominated the back border of a perennial bed at over 4 feet tall. Others resemble fireworks, balloons, lollipops and bubbles.
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| Allium Fireworks Mixture |
Kids are drawn to the globe shapes as are gardeners looking for something a little different.
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| Allium Gladiator |
Alliums are deer and rabbit resistant, a very valuable feature in suburban gardens. The ornamental onions are interesting additions to floral bouquets and arrangements. And, there are so many really cool varieties from which to choose.
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| Allium Red Mohican |
The photos included in this blog have been provided by The Netherland Bulb Company. The packaging that our spring flowering bulbs arrive in are chock full of information about height, depth of planting, deer resistance, time of flowering and all sorts of other information. If that isn't enough, the website
Dig. Drop. Done. has even more information about bulbs of all kinds.
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| Allium Sensation |
Our gardening fun hasn't finished yet. Planting bulbs is an easy, happy, and hopeful task that gives us a wonderful gift come spring. Enjoy your fall, and some late-season planting.
And, a personal thanks to Diane Blazek with NGB, for sharing information about alliums through her own blog.
Very interesting article, keep sharing such articles.
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